A shocking incident occurred in Florida when a woman allegedly shot her own father during a child custody exchange outside a sheriff’s office. Gabriella Nascimento, 28, is charged with attempted first-degree murder after shooting her father, Rogerio Nascimento, in the back in front of his younger children.
What Happened at the Sheriff’s Office?
The incident took place on Sunday morning around 9:04 a.m. at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Administration Building. Rogerio Nascimento had arrived to meet his estranged wife to exchange custody of their four minor children. During the meeting, Rogerio, his wife, and his sister were standing and talking outside their vehicles when three of the children appeared hesitant to leave the car.
Gabriella Nascimento arrived separately, joined the conversation, and then suddenly pulled out a semi-automatic gun. Without warning, she shot her father in the back. Rogerio ran toward the sheriff’s office lobby for safety while Gabriella chased him, firing a second shot but missing.
The Aftermath and Arrest
Rogerio managed to get inside the building and ask for help. Gabriella, after missing the second shot, fell on the sidewalk, placed the gun on the ground, and waited until deputies arrived. She was arrested at the scene.
Rogerio was rushed to a nearby hospital with critical but stable injuries from the two gunshots. The police have taken Gabriella into custody, and she now faces serious charges for the attack.
This disturbing event shows how family conflicts, especially during stressful moments like child custody exchanges, can quickly turn violent. The presence of the children during the shooting adds a heartbreaking element to the case. Authorities are handling the investigation while Rogerio recovers. This incident reminds us of the importance of safe and controlled environments during sensitive family matters, especially where children are involved.
