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Authorities in Florida have deemed an incident where a local man shot and killed a felon as an act of self-defense. The dramatic event unfolded when the felon reportedly attempted to kidnap the man’s wife.
As reported by WTVT-TV, a Fox News affiliate, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office shared details of the incident involving 36-year-old Nicholas Palomo. Palomo, with a criminal history including kidnapping, allegedly tried to abduct a woman who was out walking her dog in Bradenton on New Year’s Day.
The woman bravely escaped Palomo’s vehicle and immediately alerted her husband about the unfolding danger. Responding to the threat, her husband went outside to confront Palomo.
Police investigations reveal that Palomo exhibited threatening behavior as he approached the husband. In response to this perceived threat, the husband reportedly fired his weapon, resulting in Palomo’s death.
Prior to the confrontation, authorities noted that Palomo had caused a disturbance at a nearby Circle K store and appeared to be under the influence of drugs. This erratic behavior continued as he approached the woman during her morning walk.
Deputies arrived at the shooting at 12:27 a.m. to find the suspect, who died at the scene despite life-saving efforts. An autopsy found that Palomo died at the scene from a single gunshot wound to the chest.
Before the alleged abduction, Palomo reportedly caused a disturbance at a nearby Circle K while appearing to be under the influence of drugs.
The State Attorney’s Office determined the homeowner acted in self-defense when confronting Nicholas Palomo on New Year’s Day. (WTVT-TV)
According to the outlet, after reviewing the case, the State Attorney’s Office determined that the homeowner’s actions were justified.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Department ruled that the homeowner’s action were justified. (Manatee County Sheriff’s Office)
The names of the husband and the wife were not released in accordance with Marsy’s Law. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office for comment.
