PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) – A Florida fire chief has been suspended after his arrest in relation to the death of a business owner.
Baker Fire Chief Brian Easterling, 52, is in jail following the shooting death of a 63-year-old business owner in Pensacola. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said the incident started Thursday after a disagreement about money, WALA reports.
“It turns out that the fire chief in Baker is also a cold-blooded killer,” Simmons said.
Investigators say Easterling and the victim had prior business deals, where the victim allegedly owed the suspect money. They were seen on camera discussing the issue – until things took a deadly turn, according to the sheriff.
“As he turned away, just for a split second, he pulled a small handgun from his pants pocket, fires one round and puts the gun right back in pocket, takes his keys and leaves,” Simmons said.
Easterling allegedly left after placing a tarp over the…
