ZELLWODD, Fla. — Investigators from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded late Monday to a shooting death in the 2900 block of Winifred Road in Zellwood, deputies said.
Darrell Reid, 63, called 911 at about 8 p.m. to report that he accidentally shot his wife while cleaning his weapon, the sheriff’s office said.
Emergency personnel found Katie Reid, 62, with a gunshot wound to her head, investigators said.
Katie Reid was taken to Florida Hospital Apopka, where she died, deputies said.
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A minister told Channel 9’s Michael Lopardi that the husband and wife ran their own ministry together.
“I’ve met her. Lovely lady. Loved the Lord. (They are) people of faith, and I believe that she’s rejoicing with her savior today,” said Rev. Nadine Richmond of United Methodist Church.
The home is also listed as an address for the couple’s ministry.
The sheriff’s office said paramedics were already tending to Reid when deputies first arrived at the scene.
A neighbor said she didn’t hear any shots.
“It’s very surprising because I’ve been in Zellwood for a while and this has never happened,” said resident Vanessa Willis.
No charges have been filed against Darrell Reid.
The family placed several “No Trespassing” signs near the street and said they did not want to comment on the shooting.
The sheriff’s office domestic violence and forensics units are investigating the shooting.
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