BELLE GLADE (CBS12) — The Palm Seashore County Sheriff’s Workplace has arrested a person suspected of killing an off-duty corrections deputy exterior his Belle Glade dwelling.
Kevin Bennette, 32, was taken into custody in reference to the loss of life of Basil Powell, 39, the Sheriff’s Workplace introduced Thursday. Its assertion didn’t point out the place the suspect was captured, nor did it state the costs.
No motive for the killing has been launched. PBSO beforehand mentioned the taking pictures was not associated to associated to Powell’s function as a correctional deputy.
Deputies discovered Powell, who had been shot, once they responded about 7:30 p.m. on Monday to Powell’s dwelling in Belle Glade. Powell was taken to the hospital however was pronounced lifeless shortly after his arrival, deputies mentioned.
Powell had simply returned dwelling and was leaving his automobile when he was instantly hit by gunfire, in accordance with statements issued by the Palm Seashore County Sheriff’s Workplace.
Powell, employed in 2021, was assigned to the West Corrections Middle.
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