Custody Exchange Incident in Largo, Florida
A 28-year-old woman, Gabriella Nascimento, allegedly shot her father, Rogerio Nascimento, during a custody exchange on Sunday in Largo, Florida. The incident occurred at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) management building.
According to reports, the shooting happened after Rogerio had come to the facility to exchange custody of his children with his estranged wife. Gabriella was not at the initial exchange location designated for the family, and authorities noted that the couple had arrived separately with their four children.
It seems there was some tension, as Rogerio appeared hesitant to leave with the children. The couple reportedly stood outside their vehicle when the incident unfolded.
PCSO Sheriff Bob Gualtieri explained that Gabriella wasn’t supposed to be involved in the custody exchanges. After a prior incident, he mentioned that there had been discussions surrounding the involvement of law enforcement during such exchanges.
Gualtieri also revealed that Rogerio had been smoking in the presence of his four-year-old daughter, which the sheriff pointed out might have caused additional strain. Following this, Gabriella reportedly retrieved a semi-automatic firearm from her car and shot her father in the back. When he attempted to flee, she allegedly chased him, further firing at him in the direction of the PCSO lobby, with a bullet striking a window.
“The adult daughter was at her limit with his behavior towards her and the family, leading her to act violently, which is absolutely wrong,” the sheriff stated. “She acted criminally and attempted to kill her father. This isn’t how you resolve issues,” he added.
Court records indicate that a woman with the same last name had previously filed a domestic violence injunction against Rogerio earlier this year.
Fortunately, Rogerio did not require surgery and is currently reported to be stable. Following her arrest, Gabriella reportedly did not cooperate with investigators and is facing charges of attempted first-degree murder. The PCSO continues to investigate the situation.
