Florida woman filmed shooting and killing veteran, 62, during dispute over PARKING SPOT – and now she’s claiming self-defense
A woman in Florida who was seen in shocking footage shooting a 62-year-old military veteran over a parking spot claimed she acted in self-defense after the man succumbed to his injuries.
Bart DiGuglielmo was gunned down on Wednesday at around 12.30pm in the parking lot of a Walmart in North Lauderdale.
Footage captured the moment a woman drew a weapon as she got out of her vehicle and the pair engaged in a verbal argument.
A bystander told WSVN that DiGuglielmo had parked his white SUV and blocked the woman from parking, before he pulled away and allowed her to park minutes later.
The shooter then left her vehicle and spoke to those inside DiGuglielmo’s car, before he got out of his car and approached her.
As he walked up to her, she aimed her gun at him as they continued to exchange words before the woman told him to ‘walk away.’
Yet, DiGuglielmo kept following her as she continued to hold up her gun.
For a moment, he walked away but turned back around. At that point the woman, who was seen appearing to be on the phone, opened fire on the New Jersey native causing him to fall to the ground.
Bart DiGuglielmo was gunned down on Wednesday at around 12.30pm in the parking lot of a Walmart in North Lauderdale
The woman, who was seen appearing to be on the phone, opened fire on the New Jersey native causing him to fall to the ground
DiGuglielmo was gunned down after the pair argued over the parking spot before he later died from his injuries at the Broward Health Medical Center
The pair continued their exchange as DiGuglielmo lay on the ground, as he was seen alternating between sitting up and lying down.
Law enforcement with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene and arrested the woman, who has not yet been identified.
DiGuglielmo was transported to Broward Health Medical Center where he later died from his injuries.
David Anderson, who saw the scene unfold, told CBS News: ‘I was walking up and heard a lady screaming. She was screaming and she was saying a lot of things.’
DiGuglielmo’s sister told the outlet that the loss of her brother, a decorated military veteran who served in Desert Storm, was devastating.
‘He was a Christian man and a very good person and would not hurt anyone,’ she said.
The man’s daughter, Amanda Marie, said on Facebook: ‘Thank you everyone for the love, prayers and condolences sent to our family with the passing of my father Bart DiGuglielmo. If I could thank each and everyone of you personally I would.
‘As of right now I am not going to be responding to any more news stations, news articles etc. Per the families wishes, no interviews from immediate family will be given at this time.’
DiGuglielmo worked as a nurse for 30 years before retiring, as his sister described the ordeal as ‘just heartbreaking.’ DiGuglielmo was a twin, whose brother died just a few years ago, his sister added
The veteran’s daughter, Amanda Marie, said she would ‘always wish’ they had more of a ‘father daughter relationship’ following her father’s death
DiGuglielmo’s sister told the outlet that the loss of her brother, a decorated military veteran who served in Desert Storm, was devastating
Amanda Marie added that she would ‘always wish’ they had more of a ‘father daughter relationship.’
DiGuglielmo worked as a nurse for 30 years before retiring, as his sister described the ordeal as ‘just heartbreaking.’ DiGuglielmo was a twin, whose brother died just a few years ago, his sister added.
According to deputies, the shooter has been cooperating with detectives and claimed that she shot the man in self-defense.
As an investigation into the incident continues, it remains unclear if the woman will face charges.
The Daily Mail reached out to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for comment.
