Homosassa man charged with attempted murder after shooting victim four times in Crystal River D.G. parking lot
CCSO mugshot of Delbono.
Citrus County, Florida - Sixty-seven year-old Oscar Omar Delbono of Homosassa, Florida is being held without bond at the Citrus County Detention Facility, charged with attempted murder. Delbono's arrest is the result of a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday evening, June 4, 2023, at the Dollar General store, located at 6798 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy in Crystal River, Florida.
Detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Major Crimes Unit determined that the suspect, later identified as Delbono, got into a verbal dispute with the victim at the store's entrance. Following the dispute, Delbono walked to his vehicle, placed his items inside it, grabbed his 0.45-caliber handgun, then walked across the parking lot and confronted the victim, who was attempting to get into his/her car.
Witnesses told detectives that they watched as Delbono pointed the firearm at the victim and fired it several times. No one observed the victim with a weapon.
Six shell casings were located, just feet from the victim's vehicle. The victim was shot four times, twice in the abdominal area, once in the elbow, and one round that grazed the victim's side. As of Tuesday morning, June 6, the victim remained in critical, but stable, condition.
"Thoughtless and avoidable acts of violence, such as this, are shocking to our entire community," said Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast. "I am proud of the quick response of our deputies and detectives who ensured this incident was isolated and our citizens were safe. To be a member of law enforcement is to hold service above self. When we run to incidents with gunfire without hesitation, it is yet another reminder of the types of perilous situations we face in order to protect our community."
About CCSO' Major Crimes Unit:
Arguably one of the busiest divisions of the agency, the Criminal Investigation Division is staffed with highly skilled, dedicated men and women who are devoted to solving crime in their community. The principal function of this division is to conduct follow-up investigations of reported crimes. These investigations consist of interviewing suspects, victims, and witnesses; analyzing information for validity, reliability, and accuracy; and compiling a comprehensive and factual case file to be presented in court.