The Brief
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- A disgruntled man is accused of pointing a gun at his ex-manager’s head and pulling the trigger during a dispute over money.
- According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, after the shooting, which narrowly missed the victim’s head, R G, 34, made his way into the victim’s home, caused $1,000 in property damage and stole a nail gun.
- G has been charged with attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony with a weapon, armed burglary of a dwelling, and robbery with a firearm.
Deputies have arrested a man they say pointed a gun at his former employer’s head and pulled the trigger during a dispute over unpaid wages.
The backstory:
Deputies say on June 14, RG, 34, confronted his former employer at a construction site on Versailles Drive in Tampa about an ongoing money dispute.
During the encounter, investigators say G pulled out a handgun, pressed it into the victim’s forehead, threatened to kill him, and fired a round that narrowly missed.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, G then forced his way into the residence under the victim’s care, damaged $1,000 of property and stole a nail gun before leaving.
Detectives said they quickly identified G as the suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest.
G was taken into custody on June 16 in Pinellas County with the help of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
G has been charged with:
- Attempted second-degree murder
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- Aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony with a weapon
- Armed burglary of a dwelling
- Robbery with a firearm
What they’re saying:
“This was a reckless and violent outburst that could have ended in tragedy,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Pointing a firearm at someone’s head and pulling the trigger over a financial dispute shows an alarming disregard for human life. There is no place for this kind of behavior in our community.”
What’s next:
The incident is still under investigation.
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Source: fox13news
