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Suspect Arrested in Nursing Home Altercation

For Immediate Release : Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Release Number: 23-055

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Suspect Arrested in Nursing Home Altercation

Update: April 21, 2023:The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is releasing the above video from yesterday's attempted murder at The Bristol at Tampa Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. 

The victim is a black male in his mid 20s. He has been discharged and is home recovering.

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The third party in the video is McGee's daughter. She has not been charged in this incident.

Update: April 20, 2023: The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested Felicia Johnson McGee, 46, of Temple Terrace, for attempted murder on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

At 9:16 a.m., teamHCSO received a call for service at The Bristol at Tampa Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 1818 E. Fletcher Avenue, after reports of shots fired.

The parties involved worked together at Bristol for less than two months. After a verbal altercation, the victim and McGee left the facility, where their conversation continued in the parking lot. During the conversation, McGee pulled a gun and discharged it into the victim's arm.

"I'm disheartened to learn of this unwarranted violence," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "This is not just a violation of the law; it's a violation of our most basic human values. My heart goes out to the victim, Bristol employees, and families with loved ones there."

The victim was transported to TGH with non-life-threatening injuries. 

As a result of this incident, McGee has been charged with the following: 

  • Attempted Murder in the Second Degree Firearm - Great Bodily Harm
  • Aggravated Battery Great Bodily Harm or Deadly Weapon Firearm - Discharge

McGee is currently being held at Orient Road Jail. 

Any updates to this case will come from the Public Affairs Office.