In a startling incident, the president of a Florida homeowners association (HOA) shocked onlookers by brandishing a firearm at children who were simply fishing on the property. This unexpected turn of events has sparked widespread concern and curiosity. Let’s delve deeper into the details to understand what transpired and the implications of such actions.
Florida HOA President Pulls Gun On Kids Fishing On Property
According to news outlets, a Florida man who is the president of the Homeowners Association (HOA) was arrested last month for reportedly approaching three children while they were fishing with a gun in a neighborhood.
According to an affidavit, Kyle Tate, 57, of Palm Bay, was taken into custody on felony counts of grand theft and criminal mischief.
Florida HOA president pulls gun on 3 kids fishing at lake before throwing tackle into woods: court docs https://t.co/BvXmu00GOn
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Police from Palm Bay arrived at the Stillwater Lakes community on April 14 after the kids stated that a guy, later identified as Tate, had approached them holding a gun and told them to leave his land.
The children were fishing on the south side of the subdivision’s lake, which Tate does not own, according to the officers. News outlets were able to confirm that Tate is the president of the HOA.
Tate grabbed their fishing gear, including rods, reels, tackle boxes with lures, and cast nets, and tossed them into the nearby woods, deliberately causing damage to their equipment, according to officials. Additionally, he reportedly took one of the kids’ phones, which has not been located. Altogether, the belongings taken and the missing phone were estimated to be worth around $3,700.
The children were seven, ten, and fifteen years old. The mother of the 7- and 15-year-olds claims her children have gone fishing there previously without any issues. Tate was taken into custody and lodged in the Brevard County prison. He was eventually released after posting bond.
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