HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – The woman responsible for the shooting and barricade situation on Saturday in Hernando Beach has been charged, according to Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives arrested Tabatha Mincieli, 33, and charged her with Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon.
According to investigators, on Saturday at approximately 2:15 p.m., Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies and Hernando County Fire Rescue were dispatched to Flounder Drive in Hernando Beach regarding a Shooting.
The 911 caller, the victim’s neighbor, told the operator the victim arrived at her residence bleeding from at least one gunshot wound.
The victim told the neighbor he had been shot by a female who lives in the residence with him.
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Upon arrival, fire rescue personnel immediately provided medical assistance to the victim and transported him to a local trauma center.
As fire rescue personnel cared for the victim, deputies surrounded the residence where the shooting occurred.
Deputies made numerous attempts to communicate with the suspect, identified as Tabatha Mincieli. All attempts at communication were met with negative results.
“During this time, deputies learned that Mincieli had access to multiple firearms inside the residence and that two small children were likely inside with her,” said HCSO.
The SWAT and Crisis Response Teams (CRT) were called to the scene.
“Mincieli remained in the residence, refusing to communicate and/or cooperate with law enforcement,” said HCSO.
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Shortly after 5:30 p.m., the HCSO SWAT Team entered the residence. SWAT operators located Mincieli and two small children in the master bedroom.
Mincieli was placed into custody.
“In an abundance of caution, the two small children, who were not injured, were checked by fire rescue personnel. The children, as well as Mincieli, were all in good health,” said deputies.
The children were removed from the scene and taken to a safe place. Representatives from DCF responded and determined the children would be turned over to family members.
Mincieli was transported to the HCSO District Two office, where she was interviewed by detectives and provided several different accounts of what transpired at the scene.
During the investigation, detectives learned that Mincieli was arrested on May 12, 2023, for Domestic Battery of the same victim.
The victim remains hospitalized, listed in stable condition.
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