ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL. (THECOUNT) — Randall Paul Laws has been identified as the suspect arrested and charged with first-degree premeditated murder following the fatal shooting of a woman on Wednesday night in Pensacola. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident occurred at 4114 Lillian Highway, where Laws, 61, allegedly shot the woman while she was standing near the roadway.
Incident Details:
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According to the authorities, the shooting took place late Wednesday night. Reports indicate that the victim and another individual were near the roadway when Laws opened fire from a garage on the property. Deputies arrived on the scene shortly after the shooting and discovered the woman with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The victim and Laws were reportedly acquaintances, but investigators have confirmed that this case is not related to domestic violence.
Suspect’s Criminal History:
Laws, who has a previous criminal history, was arrested on charges of first-degree premeditated murder and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. According to the Florida Department of Corrections, Laws had served a 10-year prison sentence on gun and aggravated assault charges before being released in 2019. This recent arrest marks a return to criminal activity for the suspect, who had been out of prison for less than five years.
Legal Proceedings:
Randall Paul Laws is currently being held at the Escambia County Jail without bond. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, and no further details have been made available at this time.
Community Reaction:
The fatal shooting has left the local community in shock, as residents are still trying to understand what led to the tragic incident. The sheriff’s office has not released the identity of the victim, and more information is expected as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the incident to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
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