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.”
It is important to note that mugshots of law enforcement officers are exempt from public records under Florida law.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina โ A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriffโs Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the childrenโs well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriffโs Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agencyโs initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.