Deputy Sheriff Will May, age 38

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Lost to gun violence on April 2, 2025 in Defuniak Springs, Florida.

Deputy Sheriff May had served with the Walton County Sheriff's Office for over 11 years, the last 6 of which were as a law enforcement officer. Thank you for your service & RIP.

Photo sources:

• Deputy Sheriff William May
• Facebook
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• Apr 3: https://www.fox10tv.com: Walton County Sheriff’s Office honors fallen deputy
• Facebook
• Apr 2: https://www.wcjb.com: Walton County deputy dies following officer-involved shooting
• https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/florida/highway-90-closed-in-mossy-head-after-deputy-involved-shooting/
• WEAR: Walton County deputy killed in officer-involved shooting, suspect also dead
• Gun Violence Archive

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Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Defuniak Springs, FL - June 16, 2021