Authorities Upgrade Charges to First-Degree Murder After Woman Dies
A woman died days after being shot and run over by her boyfriend outside a Safety Harbor bar, leading authorities to upgrade charges to first-degree murder.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 16, 2026 —
A woman died days after being shot and run over by her boyfriend outside a bar in Safety Harbor, prompting authorities to upgrade charges in the case to first-degree murder, according to the available information.
The summary of the case does not identify the woman or her boyfriend, or provide the date of the incident or her death. It also does not name the bar or the authorities handling the case. The original charges, the precise timing of the upgrade and any court proceedings were not provided.
The reported sequence is that the woman was shot and run over outside the bar, survived for several days, and then died. The summary does not specify whether the shooting and the vehicle incident happened at the same time, or provide further details about the circumstances. No information was provided about a motive, witnesses, or statements from investigators.
Authorities upgraded the charges to first-degree murder after the woman’s death, the summary states. It does not say what charges had been filed previously or identify the person or agency that announced the change. No details were provided about whether the boyfriend had been arrested, appeared in court, entered a plea or had legal representation.
The information available establishes the reported death, the circumstances described and the change in the charge, but leaves key details about the incident and the case unresolved. Further information about the identities of those involved, the investigation and any court action was not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Nancy.Gay@fox.com (Nancy Gay) on www.fox13news.com, see more information here.
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