Former Florida deputy who says he accidentally shot girlfriend while ‘dry-firing’ gun arrested for manslaughter

A former Florida sheriff’s deputy was arrested for manslaughter after accidentally shooting his girlfriend while handling firearms at home. Leslie Boileau called 911 to report the incident, stating it was accidental. The girlfriend was found with a handgun on her lap and a rifle at the scene. Boileau told police they were cleaning their guns when the shooting occurred. He was taken into custody and later arrested for manslaughter. The police chief called it a tragic incident and offered condolences to the victim’s family. Boileau was terminated from his job as a deputy. The sheriff expressed sadness for the victim’s family and supported the ongoing investigation by the Ocala Police Department.