Florida (33830) Courtroom Shock: Woman Found Guilty in Deputy’s Death by Friendly Fire – LIVE UPDATES
Polk County FL A Florida woman has been uncovered guilty of murder after a deputy sheriff was tragically killed by friendly fire during a chaotic drug raid in Polk County Prosecutors argued the woman s actions triggered the deadly confrontation leading to the deputy being fatally struck by a fellow officer s bullet The circumstance has reignited heated debate over Florida s felony murder rule which holds persons responsible for deaths that occur during crimes even if they didn t fire the fatal shot Group members gathered outside the courthouse mourning the fallen deputy and questioning the future of policing and justice in the state Key Facts CURRENT Florida woman convicted of murder after deputy killed during raid IMPACT Deputy fatally shot by fellow officer s bullet amid chaotic drug raid OFFICIAL SOURCE Her actions set this deadly chain in motion State Attorney s Office ACTION Area urged to promotion law enforcement families through verified charities Hyperlocal Impact Precise Location Polk County FL Near Highway east of Bartow Locality Connection We lost one of our best deputies that night John R Polk County resident Visual Proof Unique Angle WHY THIS MATTERS NOW The event reignites debate over Florida s felony murder rule after deputy s death DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE Emergency Response IMMEDIATE TOOLS Fallen Officers Memorial Fund - - Crime Victim Endorsement Line - -HELP OFFICIAL GUIDANCE Please keep the deputy s family in your prayers Sheriff Grady Judd Polk County Sheriff s Office Region Pulse VOTE Should felony murder laws apply when police are killed by friendly fire Yes accountability matters No law requirements reformSound off in comments lawmakers watching closely Update Log AM Jury finds defendant guilty of murder in deputy s death AM Sentencing scheduled for next month defense plans to appeal
