Man Charged After Shooting Woman Through Door in Apollo Beach

Authorities say the suspect fired multiple shots into a home, hitting the victim in the leg.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:57pm

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A 37-year-old Gibsonton man named Luis Enrique Gutierrez Rosaly was arrested after allegedly shooting a woman through the front door of a home in Apollo Beach, Florida on Sunday morning. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Gutierrez Rosaly showed up uninvited at the home, looking for his ex-girlfriend who was there, and fired multiple shots into the house after being asked to leave, striking the victim in the leg. Gutierrez Rosaly then fled the scene but was found nearby with the gun in his vehicle.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the potential for tragic consequences when disputes escalate to gun violence. It also raises concerns about the accessibility of firearms and the need for stronger measures to prevent such acts of violence, especially in domestic situations.

The details

According to a pretrial motion, Gutierrez Rosaly showed up at the home on Lookout Drive in Apollo Beach on Sunday morning, uninvited and looking for his ex-girlfriend, who was also the mother of his children. When he was asked to leave, the defendant allegedly fired multiple shots into the house, hitting the victim in the leg. Gutierrez Rosaly then fled the scene but was found nearby with the gun in his vehicle. The victim survived the shooting and was treated at a hospital.

  • The incident occurred at around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Luis Enrique Gutierrez Rosaly

A 37-year-old man from Gibsonton, Florida who was arrested and charged with attempted murder in the second degree, aggravated battery, shooting into a building, and other charges related to the shooting incident.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the shooting incident and arrested the suspect.

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What’s next

Gutierrez Rosaly is currently in custody and will face a judge for a pretrial hearing on April 15, 2026 to determine if he will be granted bail.

The takeaway

This shooting underscores the urgent need for better policies and interventions to address domestic violence and prevent access to firearms in such volatile situations, in order to protect vulnerable individuals and promote public safety.