The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for George V. Kilgore III, 44, who allegedly fired multiple shots at a family vehicle parked at a Cape Terrace NW residence in Port Charlotte following a domestic dispute. According to investigators, Kilgore fled on foot before deputies arrived at the scene. Fortunately, no one was injured in the shooting, though the vehicle sustained significant damage. The weapon used in the incident was recovered during a search warrant execution at the residence.
Kilgore faces serious felony charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and discharging a firearm in public or on residential property. As a convicted felon, he was legally prohibited from possessing any firearm. The fact that he obtained one and used it during a domestic conflict raises critical concerns about firearm access and enforcement gaps in our criminal justice system. With an active warrant issued for his arrest, he remains at large and is considered a potential threat to the community.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about Kilgore’s whereabouts to contact them immediately. This incident serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly domestic disputes can escalate into dangerous situations involving weapons. Do you or someone you know need help with a domestic conflict before it reaches this point? If so, local resources and support services are available in our community.
