A Florida husband has been cleared after fatally shooting a convicted felon who allegedly attempted to kidnap his wife.
The victim was walking her dog on New Year’s Day in Bradenton when Nicholas Palomo, 36, tried to abduct her, according to Fox News. The woman was able to get away from Palomo’s car and ran to alert her husband.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office detectives said the husband, who was armed, went outside to confront Palomo, and the suspect advanced toward him in a threatening manner. The husband fired a single shot to the chest, and Palomo died at the scene despite life-saving efforts, the network reported.
The suspect had served time in prison for kidnapping and other crimes. Before the encounter with the husband, Palomo had reportedly caused a disturbance at a nearby Circle K while appearing to be under the influence of drugs.
Police determined that the shooting was an act of self-defense.
There was zero sympathy for the deceased man on social media, with most believing Palomo got what he deserved — here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:
A husband didn’t go looking for trouble. Trouble followed his wife home. There’s a thin line between vigilante & protector & sometimes instinct beats policy. Society debates safety. families live it. Real life ain’t a seminar. Stay alert fr. 😤🛑
— Mr. Gerald Wayne (@geraldwayne) January 23, 2026
2A. Maggot’s history.
— Coach Ed (@EddieG6110) January 23, 2026
Following someones wife home is how you end up meeting consequences.
— Johnathon Corcoran 👑 🇮🇪 | Mr. Intelligent (@TheKingCorcoran) January 23, 2026
Florida man follows wife home for kidnap vibes, hubby greets with hot lead appetizer. Felon thought “Florida=freebie,” got “stand your ground” specialchest cavity edition. South don’t play, kidnapper now pushing up gators.
Hero hubby: 1,
Darwin: 0. 😂🦅— WreckedReplies (@Chris_P_Nuttz) January 23, 2026
Good. It is apparent that radical politics has tied the hands of law enforcement to do the job of protecting the people from crime & harm. If they are unable to do their job, who will?
— Hades (@wolvesofhades) January 23, 2026
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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