A woman in New Port Richey, Florida, is recovering almost four months after she and her ex-husband were ambushed while clearing a property in March. Michele Violette and her ex-husband, Bruce Parks, were working on the land when they heard gunshots coming from a neighbor.
Pasco County Ambush
Pasco County deputies say that as Parks called 911, Aaron Rodriguez came towards them and started shooting. According to court records, Rodriguez shot Parks while he was on the phone with 911 and begging him not to shoot. Violette tried to run away but couldn’t escape fast enough. She was shot by Rodriguez and stumbled to a nearby home, where neighbors tried to help render aid until first responders arrived.
Parks died from his injuries. Rodriguez was arrested after a shootout with deputies outside his home and now faces several charges, including murder and attempted murder. Violette has started a fundraiser to help cover her medical recovery and rebuild her business.
Original reporting: Tampa Bay Florida News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
