CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has arrested Tyler Grimison, 31, of Homosassa, for a road rage and shooting incident that occurred on March 5, 2024, in Homosassa on U.S. Highway 19.
According to deputies, on March 5th, 2024, while the victim was driving northbound in the right lane on U.S. Highway 19, the suspect, Grimison, intentionally swerved into and struck the victim’s vehicle on the passenger side.
Following the strike, the victim heard a low tone, “boom,” and believed it was a gunshot.
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“Once the victim realized their vehicle was struck by a projectile, out of fear, they briefly lost control of their vehicle. The suspect then passed the victim, driving on the shoulder of the roadway,” said CCSO.
The victim described the suspect as a white male in his mid-30s with a trimmed brown beard, driving a newer model (2017-2022) Jeep with unknown Florida plates and black rims.
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Detective Michael Kelly of the Major Crimes Unit immediately began his investigation. Detective Kelly reviewed video surveillance footage from the area, which captured the suspect and the victim’s vehicles.
Detective Kelly secured still shots from the video and issued a BOLO (Be on the Lookout) for the suspect and vehicle.
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Detective Kelly received an anonymous tip and was able to determine that Grimison was a possible suspect. Grimison agreed to meet Detective Kelly in the Crystal River area, where probable cause for his arrest was established.
Shortly after, detectives executed a Search Warrant on the suspect’s residence, seizing the firearm believed to be used in the shooting.
“We appreciate the public’s assistance and the diligent work of Detective Kelly in bringing this dangerous situation to a swift resolution,” said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. “Road rage incidents can escalate quickly and have tragic consequences. Our agency takes these incidents very seriously and will continue to dedicate resources to investigate and hold offenders accountable.”
Grimison is currently in custody at the Citrus County Detention Facility without bond on the charges of Shooting into an Occupied Conveyance, Discharging a Firearm in Public, and Criminal Mischief.
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