SPRING HILL, Fla. – A Spring Hill man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident at a residence on Higgins Street.
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding a shooting on March 14, 2025, at approximately 9:14 PM. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the victim, who shares a residence with her ex-husband, Jerimiah Andrew Carr, 44, had been involved in a verbal altercation with him.
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The argument reportedly began after the victim received a phone call from her new boyfriend, which angered Carr. According to the victim, while in the garage, Carr grabbed a power drill and threatened her. Fearing for her safety, she armed herself with a knife.
Carr then went inside the residence and retrieved a firearm. Upon returning to the garage, he allegedly displayed the firearm, which was tucked into his waistband, and threatened to kill the victim. Moments later, Carr pointed the firearm at the victim and fired a single shot, which did not strike her.
The victim fled the residence and called 911. The couple’s two children were not home at the time of the incident.
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Deputies noted that Carr appeared to be intoxicated. He declined to speak with investigators at the scene.
Based on the investigation and evidence gathered, Carr was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder. He was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center, where he is being held without bond due to the domestic nature of the charge.
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