Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Add to My HeroesWilliam May
Deputy Sheriff Will May was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at the Dollar General Market at 10738 US-90 in Defuniak Springs.
Around 2:00 p.m., Deputy May arrived at the store and, after talking to the subject, he decided to escort the man out of the store and not arrest him. As soon as they exited the building, the man pulled out a gun and shot Deputy May a few times. Deputy May returned fire and was able to call for back-up.
Deputy May was transported to North Okaloosa Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds. One of the bullets went underneath his bulletproof vest, and he passed away over four hours later.
The suspect died at the scene.
Deputy May was working an overtime shift and was on his way home when he took the disturbance call. He had served with the Walton County Sheriff's Office for over 11 years, the last six of which were as a law enforcement officer. He is survived by his wife, four children, and parents. His mother and father retired from the Walton County Sheriff's Office.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 118 ReflectionsOur deepest condolences to his family, friends and blue family members. My husband is a retired Nypd Officer we are currently living in Florida. Our eldest child is pursuing a career in law enforcement.
We know the feeling of their loss as we lost many friends and colleagues during the nine eleven attack, ten years after that living in New York.
May St Michael hold this amazing man in his arms and protect his family for now on.
I am happy that he was able to return fire and notified his colleagues on what was happening.
Rip
Victoria wife of a Retired Officer
NYPD
April 8, 2025
