Palm city man faces attempted murder charges in shooting — Police light

PALM CITY, FL – A violent attack in Palm City has led to the arrest of 60-year-old Shaun Dougherty on charges of attempted murder. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office disclosed that the incident occurred in a condominium within a gated community off Greenwood Way.

According to the victims’ statements to detectives, the confrontation began with a disagreement, escalating when Dougherty shot his girlfriend in the neck and then in the leg as she attempted to flee. The victim’s adult daughter, present in the home at the time, rushed out of her bedroom upon hearing the shots. She too was shot by Dougherty while trying to escape.

Both victims managed to reach a neighbor’s residence and called 911 for help. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team responded, surrounding the home and subsequently apprehending Dougherty without further incident.

The two women were transported to the hospital and are expected to recover from their injuries. Dougherty has been charged with two counts of attempted murder.

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