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NewsABC7 WWSBAugust 4, 2026Manatee

Jury begins deliberations in 2024 Palmetto road rage shooting trial

A jury is deliberating the case of Vincent Steele, who is charged with five counts of attempted second-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault following a 2024 road rage shooting in Palmetto. The trial concluded with closing arguments on Wednesday, with jurors beginning their review of the evidence on Thursday morning.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this trial will determine the legal culpability of a defendant accused of a shooting that resulted in injuries to a pregnant woman and her unborn children.

Key Facts

  • Vincent Steele is charged with five counts of attempted second-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
  • The incident occurred in Palmetto in May 2024 following a vehicle collision.
  • Prosecutors allege Steele fired six shots at a pickup truck containing a pregnant woman, her fiancé, and her daughter.
  • The pregnant woman was struck three times; she and her unborn children survived.
  • Steele testified that he acted in self-defense, claiming he believed the other driver pointed a gun at him.
  • A defense motion to dismiss the case under Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law was denied in October 2025.
  • Jury deliberations began on Thursday morning following the conclusion of closing arguments on Wednesday.

Who's Mentioned

organizationWWSB“News outlet reporting the story.”other52“Age of the defendant.”locationPalmetto“Location where the shooting occurred.”personVincent Steele“Defendant accused of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault.”