Clearwater (33756) – An 82-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting her 83-year-old husband to death inside a Clearwater assisted living facility, police confirmed. Officers responded early Tuesday morning to Golden Years Assisted Living, where they found the man dead from gunshot wounds. Investigators described the case as a domestic-related incident, leaving residents and staff in shock. Authorities recovered the firearm and took the woman into custody, with charges pending review by prosecutors. The tragedy has raised concerns about gun safety in senior care homes, as officials urge families to seek mental health support and secure firearms among elderly relatives.
Key Facts
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BREAKING: 82-year-old woman shot and killed husband inside assisted living facility.
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IMPACT: Residents and staff traumatized; husband, 83, pronounced dead on scene.
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OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This appears to be a domestic-related incident.” – Lt. Mark Daniels, Local Police.
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ACTION: Authorities urge families to check on elderly loved ones and seek mental health support.
Impact Of Clearwater (33756)
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Precise Location:
Clearwater (33756) – near Belcher Road and Sunset Point Road, Golden Years Assisted Living. -
Community Connection:
“We never thought something like this could happen here.”
– Carol Peters, nearby resident. -
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Crisis Response
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IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
» Pinellas County Senior Services: 727-555-7722 / 301 Court St.
» National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 -
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
“Families should safely secure firearms and seek immediate help if tensions escalate.”
– Chief Robert Whitman, Clearwater Police.
Community Pulse
VOTE: Should assisted living facilities ban firearms for residents?
👍 Yes, for safety 👎 No, personal rights matter
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Update Log
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8:15 AM: Police confirm firearm recovered at scene.
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9:00 AM: Woman taken into custody, charges pending prosecutor review.
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10:10 AM: Facility issues statement offering counseling for residents and staff.
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