BELLE GLADE, Fla. — The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has identified the corrections deputy who was shot and killed last night as 39-year-old Basil Powell.
The incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Northwest Avenue D in Belle Glade.
Investigators say it appears that he was targeted or ambushed as he was returning home. They say he was fired upon as he was exiting his vehicle.
The deputy was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Powell hired in October 2021 and was assigned to the West Correction center.
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