Attempted Homicide Arrest

Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
Support Services Bureau
-Crime Scene Investigation Unit

Marianne Albergo (Arrested)
DOB: 02/05/1964
Address: 2863 Cobblestone Drive, Palm Harbor
Arrested for Attempted Murder

Robert Albergo (Shooting Victim)
DOB: 10/28/1952
Address: 2863 Cobblestone Drive, Palm Harbor

What:
Deputies have arrested a Palm Harbor woman for attempted murder after she shot her husband during a domestic related incident. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.

When:
Deputies responded to the residence at about 11:40 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2014.

Where:
Deputies responded to a private residence located at 2863 Cobblestone Drive in Palm Harbor.

Why/How:
According to investigators,62-year- old Robert Albergo arrived home to find his wife, 50-year-old Marianne Albergo armed with a gun. Deputies say when he entered the residence Marianne Albergo pointed the gun at her husband and threatened to kill him.

According to deputies, Robert Albergo was able to temporarily de-escalate the situation, but the two subsequently engaged in an argument and Marianne fired the weapon injuring Robert in both legs.

Following the shooting, deputies say Robert managed to wrestle the gun away from Marianne and exit the residence, where he requested their pool worker to call 911.

Robert Albergo was transported to Bayonet Point Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Marianne Albergo was subsequently arrested for attempted murder and transported to the Pinellas County Jail. Her photo will be available once the booking process is complete.

Deputies say the couple had ongoing marital problems.

The investigation continues.

Posted by Monday, December 8, 2014 5:14:00 PM Categories: General News

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