BREAKING NEWS
Florida Deputy Says He Accidentally Shot Girlfriend While Dry-Firing Gun
A former Florida deputy has been charged with battery and false imprisonment after allegedly shooting his girlfriend while dry-firing his gun.
According to authorities, 34-year-old former deputy Brian Miller was arguing with his 29-year-old girlfriend, Amanda Blair, at their home in Lake County, Florida, on Wednesday evening. Miller, who was off-duty at the time, retrieved his gun from the safe and began dry-firing it in an attempt to calm down.
However, in a shocking turn of events, Miller accidentally discharged the weapon, striking Blair in the leg. Blair was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Miller was arrested and charged with battery and false imprisonment. He was later released from custody after posting a $5,000 bond.
The incident is under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Former Florida deputy Brian Miller charged with battery and false imprisonment after allegedly shooting his girlfriend
- Miller was off-duty at the time of the incident and was attempting to calm down by dry-firing his gun
- Blair was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries
- Miller was released from custody after posting a $5,000 bond
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