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Person dies in balcony fall at Destin Condo during Spring Break, investigation ongoing

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal balcony fall that took place in the early morning hours of April 4, 2023, at a condominium located on 500 Gulf Shore Drive in Destin. According to the authorities, a person staying at a neighboring condo noticed a body outside the building’s entryway and promptly […]

Jared Williams

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal balcony fall that took place in the early morning hours of April 4, 2023, at a condominium located on 500 Gulf Shore Drive in Destin.

According to the authorities, a person staying at a neighboring condo noticed a body outside the building’s entryway and promptly alerted emergency services at approximately 4:08 a.m. Unfortunately, the individual was found deceased when first responders arrived on the scene.

At present, the investigation is ongoing, and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is working to confirm additional information regarding the incident.

While the exact cause of the fatality is still under investigation, alcohol is suspected to have played a role.

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