The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced this afternoon the arrest of Michael McCoy in connection to the shooting of two by McCoy’s at his home at 8505 Rhonda Road on February 5, 2014. David Walker, age 47, was shot multiple times and died at the scene. McCoy’s wife, Susan McCoy was also shot and is in a local hospital in guarded condition.
Michael McCoy called 911 after the shooting and waited for deputies to arrive. He was detained and gave a statement to BCSO criminal investigators about the incident. McCoy stated he had just learned that evening that Walker and his wife were having an affair. McCoy, who suffers from physical disabilities and has difficulty walking, stated he shot Walker in self defense during a verbal altercation outside the home. McCoy said that his wife was shot accidentally while trying to prevent the incident.
Investigators were able to speak with Susan McCoy today and take a statement from her. After taking statements from both Susan and Michael McCoy and evaluating the physical evidence gathered at the scene, investigators arrested Michael McCoy and charged him with an Open Count of Murder and Attempted Murder. He will be taken to the Bay County Jail where he will be booked and face first appearance tomorrow.