Florida Man Hides in Backyard Pool After Allegedly Shooting Woman in Domestic Incident

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• Robert Anthony Morgan, 40, faces attempted felony murder charges after allegedly shooting a woman in the neck during a domestic dispute in Wildwood, Florida
• The victim was dragged back into the home after being shot, with Morgan allegedly threatening the victim’s mother who witnessed the incident
• Morgan was found hiding in a backyard pool and arrested; four children were inside the home during the shooting

A Florida man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a woman in the neck and dragging her back into her home during a violent domestic incident Saturday night.

Officers with the Wildwood Police Department responded around 11:30 p.m. to reports of an argument followed by a gunshot. When police arrived, they found a woman with a gunshot wound to the neck lying in a driveway.

She was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Robert Anthony Morgan, 40, was arrested and charged with attempted felony murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and discharging a firearm in public or on residential property. Police said Morgan was seen crawling under a partially open garage door before jumping into a backyard pool in an apparent attempt to evade arrest.

Officers pulled him from the water and took him into custody.

The victim’s mother told investigators there was a history of domestic violence between Morgan and the victim. She said she witnessed Morgan drag the woman back onto the property after the shooting.

When she asked if he had called for help, Morgan allegedly replied:

“She’s fine.”

He then threatened to shoot her if she contacted police, according to investigators.

Authorities recovered a rifle from the garage floor and found blood in the street leading to the home. The woman’s four children were inside the home at the time of the incident, adding another layer of danger to an already volatile situation.

Morgan has a prior conviction for felony battery. He made an initial court appearance Monday and is being held without bond as the investigation continues.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence and the importance of intervention before situations escalate to life-threatening violence.

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