Kaitlyn Cerda

VERO BEACH, Fla — Indian River County deputies on Thursday escorted the remains of David Long , a 76-year-old locksmith killed during an eviction two weeks ago , in a solemn procession that paused outside his workplace before continuing to a church packed with mourners.

“He deserves the same honor and respect,” Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said. “It’s just such a tragic loss and a senseless loss to our community.”

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The procession made a brief stop outside Benson’s Lock Service, where Long worked, before heading to the church for the funeral. There, residents, deputies and Long’s family gathered to pay their final respects.

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