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Deadly Walnut Hill Shooting May Be A Stand Your Ground Case, Sheriff Says
September 7, 2021
A man shot Monday during a family disturbance near Walnut Hill has passed away, and Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said it may be a stand your ground case.
The adult male was shot shortly before 5 p.m. at a home in the 8000 block of South Highway 99 in the Bay Springs community. The man was transported by Escambia County EMS to the Molino Fire Station and then airlifted by a medical helicopter to a Pensacola hospital where he later died.
The sheriff said a son became involved in a physical altercation with a mother and his ex-wife. The father then retrieved a gun and ultimately shot the 50-year old son and killed him.
“You can defend yourself in Escambia County as long as it is reasonably justified,” Simmons said. “We want citizens to feel safe and only use deadly force as a last resort.”
The Walnut Hill and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the call.
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17 Responses to “Deadly Walnut Hill Shooting May Be A Stand Your Ground Case, Sheriff Says”
Praying for this family as they bury their son. Such a tragedy. The family needs privacy and support.
Rest In Peace brother. Was just talking about your crazy self the other day.
So sorry but I do hope all goes well with you all. I hope Sam and Michelle are O.K.
Randy
Praying for the entire family! May God send Holy Spirit to bring peace & comfort to them all.
@Talon, the original article did not divulge specifics. Once the time was appropriate the article was updated.
So, so sad. My heart grieves for this family. I went to school with the son. You don’t know until you’re the one in the situation. Breaks my heart.
I know this family well as they are neighbors. Please let this family have some privacy as they are going thru a lot. Not only did they loose their son, but it was thru an awful tragedy. Lift them up with your Love and thoughts and Prays or say nothing.
Dedra Yonker, I do not usually comment on others comments but you make no sense at all when you tell someone that they want to be the town know it all when you previously stated they gave enough information necessary. However; if you seriously want the family to grieve, which who gave you the authority to let them grieve, you would not even write a message, you would write a condolence. God bless you and God bless the family that’s going through this.
@Neighbor agreed, it’s a horrible situation. As a father, I can’t imagine the pain and emotional havoc. Prayers for the family and all involved.
Praying for All. Well written Dedra. very sad for the family
I know this family well and have for a long time. It’s heartbreaking for everyone involved. Just so very, very sad. RIP SG
This is a wonderful wonderful family!!!! Yes this is sad but leave them alone and let them grieve
@Dedra
What are you talking about? @Neighbor didn’t say anything that’s not in the actual article. Am I missing a comment somewhere?
I quote from the article:
“The sheriff said a son became involved in a physical altercation with a mother and his ex-wife. The father then retrieved a gun and ultimately shot the 50-year old son and killed him.”
@Neighbor you know it’s a terrible situation and yet you still feel the need to describe the circumstances. This article was well written and gave the proper amount of information at this time. If you know this family (which I’m assuming you don’t) then you would understand the need to let them grieve without being the town know it all. I pray your family never needs a day or two of privacy and someone like you starts running their mouth. Notice I put my name on here because I don’t cowardly hide behind my keyboard.
Just received a call about this. RIP brother…not sure what happened nor do I need to know but this is an all around sad situation for this family. Prayers for them all
Wow. This is just down the road from me. Just goes to show no matter where you are crazy things can happen (rural or city).
You know it’s a terrible situation at hand when a father has to resort to a gun to protect himself, his wife and others from the violence of a son. Can you imagine having to shoot your child to protect yourself!