An Alabama sheriff’s deputy is accused of killing an office worker he was dating in what is being treated as a murder-suicide.
The Cullman County, Alabama, Sheriff said in a press release that deputy Kenneth Booth killed Lexi White, a shift supervisor, on Thursday during an apparent altercation in Orange Beach, according to FOX affiliate WALA.
Officials said the argument escalated until Booth finally pulled out a gun and killed White.
Booth then took his own life, according to officials.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said White has worked at the sheriff’s office since he was 16 years old.
“Our family here at the Sheriff’s Office is devastated. We were all shocked and deeply saddened. Our hearts go out to the families of all involved. I would ask everyone to join me in praying for the family, and for everyone here at the Sheriff’s Office,” Gentry said.
“Lexi has been a part of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office since she was 16 years old. He is a charter member of our Youth Leadership Academy, and is involved in every one afterwards – either as a participant, or as a coach. There are not enough words to express what he and his family mean to me. I’m really heartbroken. I feel like Lexi is one of my own children.”
The incident is being investigated by the Orange Beach Police Department.
Lexi White was the victim of a murder-suicide by her co-worker and boyfriend. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Kenneth Booth killed co-worker and girlfriend Lexi White in an apparent murder-suicide. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free, confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
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