Florida man allegedly shot woman in neck, dragged her back inside before hiding in backyard pool

In an unrelated incident in Florida, a man is facing serious charges following an alleged violent confrontation. Authorities have charged him with attempted murder after he reportedly shot a woman in the neck and forcibly took her back into her residence.

The Wildwood Police Department responded to a distress call around 11:30 p.m. on a Saturday. Witnesses reported hearing an argument that escalated to gunfire, as detailed in an arrest report obtained by WKMG.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her neck, lying in a driveway. She was immediately airlifted to a hospital, where she is fighting for her life.

Robert Anthony Morgan mugshot

The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Robert Anthony Morgan, was apprehended by police. He faces several serious charges, including attempted felony murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Morgan is also charged with discharging a firearm in a public area or on residential property.

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. 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 saw him drag the woman back onto the property after the shooting, according to WKMG.

Wildwood Police Department car and

Robert Anthony Morgan, 40, is accused of shooting a woman in the neck during a domestic dispute in Wildwood, Florida, police said. (Wildwood Police Department)

When she asked if he had called for help, Morgan allegedly replied, “She’s fine,” and threatened to shoot her if she contacted police.

Authorities recovered a rifle from the garage floor and found blood in the street leading to the home, WESH reported.

Wildwood Police Department car

Police said Robert Anthony Morgan shot a woman during an argument outside a Wildwood, Florida, home, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. (Wildwood Police Department)

The woman’s four children were inside the home at the time of the incident, according to reports.

Morgan, who has a prior conviction for felony battery, made an initial court appearance Monday and is being held without bond.

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