Crime
Marion County Deputy Leslie Boileau Accidentally Shoots and Kills Girlfriend While Cleaning Guns
Based on these findings, Leslie Boileau has been arrested on charges of manslaughter.
A Marion County Sheriff’s deputy has been charged with manslaughter following the accidental shooting death of his girlfriend.
According to the Ocala Police Department, officers responded to a home in the Highlands area on Thursday night after receiving a call from Leslie Dale Boileau. Boileau, a deputy with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, informed 911 dispatchers that he had accidentally shot his 25-year-old girlfriend, Polina Wright.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Wright deceased with a gunshot wound to the forehead. A handgun and a rifle were also found at the scene. Boileau explained to officers that he and Wright were cleaning and dry-firing the weapons. He claimed that while demonstrating the use of the rifle, he accidentally fired a loaded round, resulting in Wright’s death.
Physical evidence found at the scene aligns with Boileau’s account.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” said Police Chief Mike Balken. “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. The Ocala Police Department is working closely with the State Attorney’s Office to ensure justice is served.”
Boileau has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. He has also been terminated from his position at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, where he had served for eight years.
Sheriff Woods expressed his condolences to the victim’s family and friends. “The tragic actions of one individual have a profound impact on the entire law enforcement community,” he stated. “The Ocala Police Department has our full support as they continue their investigation.”
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MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.