Capt. Gary Gordon Diamond, 56, was killed on December 26, 2020, at his home in Molino, Florida. A career firefighter who served as Molino’s Fire Chief and later as a Fire Captain with Navarre Beach Fire Rescue, he is described as a devoted family man and compassionate first responder.

Clakley, 30, arrived at the Diamond home agitated, threatened several family members and struck Gary’s wife with his car. Gary confronted Clakley and, during the ensuing struggle, Clakley fired multiple shots, striking Gary in the abdomen and neck. Gary was pronounced dead at the scene.

Clakley fled but was later taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Investigators say there is witness testimony and video recordings of the incident, and reports note Clakley had a history of violent behavior and prior threats against Gary’s daughter.

If anyone knew Capt. Diamond, his family, or has information about the events that night, please share what is known.