Florida Man Accused of Shooting AT&T Salesman He Chased and Threatened

Reginald McGee allegedly shot at the salesman until his clip was empty after chasing him and two other solicitors through a Florida community.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A 38-year-old Florida man named Reginald McGee has been accused of chasing down a trio of AT&T door-to-door salespeople in his Brandon, Florida neighborhood, shouting that he was going to kill them, and then shooting at one of the male salesmen until his gun was empty. The salesman suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his leg, calf, and foot and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers that sales and service workers can face when going door-to-door, as well as the potential for escalation of confrontations between residents and solicitors. It also raises concerns about gun violence and the mental health of the alleged perpetrator.

The details

According to police, McGee encountered the three AT&T salespeople, two women and one man, as they were going door-to-door in the Providence Townhomes community in Brandon, Florida. McGee allegedly taunted and chased the salespeople down the block, shouting "Where are you!" and "I'm going to kill you!" He then pulled a gun from his waistband and shot at the male salesman until his clip was empty. Surveillance footage captured the audio of the incident, including the women's horrified screams.

  • The incident occurred on the evening of February 18, 2026.

The players

Reginald McGee

A 38-year-old Florida resident who has been accused of chasing down and shooting at a group of AT&T door-to-door salespeople.

AT&T Salesman

A male AT&T salesperson who was shot by McGee and suffered non-life-threatening injuries to his leg, calf, and foot.

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What they’re saying

“This was a completely unnecessary escalation that left a man seriously injured simply for doing his job. When a disagreement turns into gunfire, that is a choice, and it is a criminal one. Our deputies acted quickly to take this suspect into custody, giving residents in this neighborhood peace of mind and preventing further harm.”

— Chad Chronister, Hillsborough County Sheriff

What’s next

McGee was booked on charges of discharging a firearm in public, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, and attempted second-degree murder. The judge will decide on whether to grant him bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the risks that sales and service workers can face when going door-to-door, as well as the need for better training and protocols to de-escalate confrontations before they turn violent. It also highlights the broader issue of gun violence and mental health in communities across the country.