Fort White, Columbia County, FL – A Christmas Day shooting in Fort White has left one man hospitalized and another facing a felony attempted murder charge, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Wednesday, December 25, to a reported shooting on Cullen Avenue in the Town of Fort White. When deputies arrived, they found a white male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head.
Lifesaving measures were immediately initiated by deputies until Columbia County EMS arrived. The victim was transported from the scene and remains hospitalized. Officials said his medical condition is still considered critical.
Investigators identified Johnny McNutt, 53, of Fort White, as the suspect. Deputies detained McNutt at the scene without incident. According to CCSO, McNutt allegedly admitted to shooting the victim.
Detectives said preliminary findings indicate a physical altercation occurred between McNutt and the victim earlier in the day. After the confrontation, McNutt allegedly retrieved a firearm, returned to the victim—who was seated in a chair—and fired a single gunshot to the victim’s head without warning.
Crime Scene personnel and CCSO Detectives responded to process evidence, and the investigation remains ongoing.
McNutt was arrested and is currently being held at the Columbia County Detention Facility on a charge of Attempted Second Degree Murder. Authorities emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the community related to this incident.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office at 386-719-2005.
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