A former Marion County deputy in Florida has been arrested and charged with manslaughter following the accidental shooting death of his girlfriend while he was cleaning a rifle. Police report that the incident occurred when the deputy was demonstrating how to clean the weapon, at which point he accidentally discharged the firearm, fatally injuring her. The case has attracted significant media attention, with law enforcement officials stating that the deputy claims the shooting was an accident. Bond has been issued for the charged officer as the investigation continues into this tragic incident.