The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for George V. Kilgore III after an incident Tuesday that left Port Charlotte residents shaken. During a domestic dispute at a home in the 600 block of Cape Terrace NW, Kilgore allegedly fired multiple shots into a parked family vehicle. While no one was injured and the vehicle sustained no damage, the escalation of violence during a family argument serves as a stark reminder of how quickly situations can turn dangerous when firearms are involved.
Law enforcement established probable cause to arrest Kilgore on two serious felony charges: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and discharging a firearm in a public or residential area. The fact that Kilgore has a criminal history makes firearm possession illegal under both state and federal law. When investigators executed a search warrant at the residence, they recovered the weapon believed to be used in the shooting. Kilgore fled on foot before deputies arrived and remains at large.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is urging anyone with information about Kilgore’s whereabouts to come forward. This is an active investigation, and community cooperation could be essential in locating him safely. If you live in Port Charlotte or the surrounding area and have seen anything suspicious or heard information about this suspect, reaching out to law enforcement can help protect your neighborhood. Have you noticed unusual activity in your area, or do you know anything that could help authorities?
