ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – More than 20 protesters gathered before Orange County commissioners met Thursday afternoon.Demonstrators have been protesting for weeks following the shooting death of 22-year-old Salaythis Melvin, who was shot in the back by a sheriff’s deputy.
According to an affidavit the deputy claimed he believed Melvin was going to pull a gun from his waistband. [TRENDING: Bars across Florida will be allowed to reopen on Monday | ‘It was a huge explosion:’ Gas line rupture sparks massive fire in Sanford | Orlando hotel worker performed CPR for 11 minutes, saving guest’s life after heart attack]Commissioners approved a $4.8 billion budget and an increase of $15 million to the sheriff’s office.