
On May 22, 2018, Bay County experienced one of the most intense and critical incidents in recent memory, the Beck Avenue active shooter incident.
In this episode of “Behind The Star”, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office takes viewers back to that day, exactly eight years later, to revisit the events as they unfolded. Hear firsthand from the deputies who responded to the scene, including Sheriff Tommy Ford, as they share what they saw, what they faced, and the decisions that had to be made in real time.
This episode features never-before-seen footage, along with new details about the incident that have never been publicly released.
Behind The Star is designed to pull back the curtain and give our community a deeper understanding of how your Sheriff’s Office operates. From routine calls to life-threatening emergencies, and the commitment our deputies make every day to keep Bay County safe.
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