Pentagon Reacts To Active Duty Serviceman Killed By Florida Deputy In Off-Base Apartment

Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder was asked about the death of a senior airman who was killed by Florida law enforcement officers in his apartment.

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[spacesoup]

same police dept that started shooting because an acorn fell

[rik]

I personally feel that the AirForce should take that sheriff into custody and give him a military trial for 1st degree murder.

[Tmack]

And they wonder why enlistment is at record lows. Why fight to a protect a country that won't even protect me at home?

[fehlrock]

They yelled, "Drop the gun." AFTER they killed him !

[tokyosan]

The airman was murdered by an incompetent, unfit cop.

[gyrsriddle]

This is the same sheriff dept where the deputy got into a gunfight with a squirrel when it dropped an acorn.

[DigitalSwagg]

That officer panicked and flat out murdered an active duty United States Serviceman, period.

[zylupgc]

That officer should be held accountable.

[jmcrae]

A few weeks ago they tried to murder a handcuffed guy in a car, now they gun down a service member in his own home. Somebody needs to look at the training of these deputies as well investigation the murder of a US Airman. RIP Airman.

[alexanderrobertson]

Why isnt the DOD handling this investigation!!!??? Why in the world would you allow this terrible sheriff's department to investigate itself? This country needs a top down reset.

[Dmanderic]

Deputy belongs in prison. Sheriff needs to be ousted for lying and trying to downplay.

[wayne]

A f ing acorn now this? This department is a joke

[marcusanderson]

I was stationed there in the 80s and 90s 727 squadron . The cops are rogue . That's why I stayed on base .

[cecilwilliams]

The young man opened the door with his firearm pointing down and his free hand up in a gesture that appears to me he was trying to say hold up, what are you doing? The officer already had the drop and didnt have to shoot..even in the wild west he would be locked up for that because he had the drop on him.

[blacksailorman]

Killed this young American servicemen cold blooded .The president of the United States and his chain of command have a duty and obligation to hold the sheriff and the officers accountable for taken this Heroes life no damn political excuses!

[BirdDogey]

Airman had committed no crime. He was in his home. He never threatened the deputy. Expect Florida law enforcement to work very diligently to make sure there is a cover up.

[MrHines]

They Don't Give Afuk About This Period!

[MySunzs]

As a retired USArmy soldier. This is homegrown terrorism in 🇺🇸. We must protect & serve ourselves. Against foreign & domestic violence. I adhere to the 2nd Amendment. GOD, FAMILY & COUNTRY.🙏✨

[baileypanama]

If it was his son best believe he’ll make sure it’s an investigation

[RodManFB]

Thank you General. You are living proof that our military leaders are castrated political appointees like yourself!