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A convicted felon tried to snatch the wrong man’s wife on New Year’s Day.
The drugged-up kidnapper learned the hard way that Florida men don’t play games.
And a Florida husband shot a career criminal dead the moment he advanced toward him.
Convicted Kidnapper Targets Woman Walking Her Dog
Nicholas Palomo had already spent most of his 36 years behind bars for kidnapping and violent crimes.
On New Year’s Day in Bradenton, Florida, he decided to try it again.
Palomo targeted a woman walking her dog in the 3800 block of 18th Place East just after midnight.
She managed to break free from his vehicle and sprinted home.
That’s when Palomo made his fatal mistake.
Instead of fleeing, he followed her.
Husband Confronts Threat in Driveway
The woman burst through her front door and alerted her husband.
He grabbed his firearm and went outside to confront Palomo.
Deputies said Palomo was “behaving in a threatening manner” toward the couple.
When Palomo began advancing toward the husband, the homeowner fired one shot.
Palomo dropped in the driveway.
Deputies arrived at 12:27 a.m. and tried to save him.
Palomo died at the scene from a single gunshot wound to the chest.
The entire incident unfolded in a matter of minutes.
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Career Criminal’s Drug-Fueled Rampage
Detectives pieced together Palomo’s movements before the shooting.
He’d caused a disturbance at a nearby Circle K convenience store.
Witnesses said Palomo appeared to be under the influence of narcotics.
He had no connection to the couple.
This was a random attack by a convicted felon high on drugs.
Detectives discovered Palomo had even videotaped the woman as she tried to escape to her house.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Randy Warren revealed Palomo’s violent criminal history.
“He had spent time in prison for kidnapping and spent most of his life behind bars,” Warren said.
Palomo’s record included false imprisonment, burglary with a deadly weapon, and grand theft auto.
An autopsy confirmed Palomo died from the single gunshot to his chest.
Toxicology tests are pending to determine exactly what drugs were in his system.
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State Attorney Rules Textbook Self-Defense
The State Attorney’s Office reviewed all the evidence and determined the homeowner’s actions were completely justified.
No charges were filed against the husband.
Florida’s Castle Doctrine protects homeowners who defend themselves and their families from threats on their property.
The law presumes anyone unlawfully entering or threatening someone on their property intends to cause harm.
Palomo followed a woman to her home after attempting to kidnap her.
He advanced toward her husband in a threatening manner.
The homeowner had every legal right to use deadly force.
This is exactly how self-defense is supposed to work.
A violent felon with a history of kidnapping targeted an innocent woman.
She escaped and warned her husband.
He protected his wife and ended the threat.
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Commenters on social media praised the husband’s actions.
“Husband of the year!” one wrote.
“The south don’t play games,” another added.
“Chalk one up for the good guys!” a third exclaimed.
They’re right.
This is what happens when armed citizens defend their families against violent predators.
Palomo spent most of his life victimizing innocent people.
He went to prison for kidnapping.
He got out and immediately tried to do it again.
This time he picked the wrong target.
The husband didn’t have to wait for Palomo to attack.
Florida law allowed him to stand his ground and use deadly force when Palomo advanced toward him in a threatening manner.
That split-second decision saved his wife from being abducted by a career criminal high on drugs.
The names of the husband and wife were not released under Marsy’s Law, which protects crime victims’ identities.
Their nightmare is over.
Sources:
- Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, “Armed husband confronts suspected Florida kidnapper after wife is followed home,” Fox News, January 22, 2026.
- Dave Urbanski, “Armed Florida husband confronts felon who allegedly tried to kidnap his wife, followed her home. It ends badly for crook,” Blaze Media, January 22, 2026.
- Tiffany Razzano, “FL Homeowner Fatally Shot Man On New Year’s Day In Self-Defense, Sheriff Says,” Patch, January 20, 2026.
- Annette Gutierrez, “Neighbors shaken up after attempted kidnapping leads to deadly self-defense shooting,” Tampa Bay 28, January 21, 2026.
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