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SANTA ROSA COUNTY

SHERIFFS OFFICE

Sheriff Wendell Hall

 

PRESS RELEASE

1-12-2010

 

Accidental Shooting

Geoffrey Wayne Merritt, white male, DOB 6-12-1989 , was cleaning his rifle on January 11, 2010 at approximately 1755 hours when it accidentally discharged killing him. Gun cleaning paraphernalia was present in the area and the investigation determined it to be an accidental shooting. The victim was staying with his grandparents on Keyser Lane in Pace when the incident occurred. The incident was reported by his grandparents who heard one shot from the patio and immediately called 911. The victim was deceased when deputies arrived at 1805 hours.

Press Release By:

Marc Ward

Media Relations Unit

(850) 232-2596 or mward@srso.net