A sheriff’s deputy from Orange Beach, Alabama, is reported to have killed an office employee he was in a relationship with before taking his own life.
On Thursday, September 7, at 2:45 am, an altercation took place between Deputy Kenneth Booth and Lexi White, a member of the same sheriff’s office. As the disagreement intensified, Booth reportedly used his gun to shoot White and subsequently himself. The couple were on a beach vacation at the Seaside Beach and Racquet Club when the shooting occured.
The sheriff’s office had a long history with Lexi White. White, 23, embarked on her journey with the office at the age of 16 and eventually became a shift supervisor, as highlighted by Sheriff Matt Gentry.
Details surrounding the reasons for their disagreement and other related events are still being probed. To gain more clarity about the incident, the sheriff’s office is working closely with other local law enforcement bodies.
The tragic event has left a profound impact on both the families involved and the larger Orange Beach community. The sheriff’s office has publicly offered condolences to the grieving families and has called upon the community for any relevant information that can shed light on the events that transpired.