Homeless Woman Wanted for Attempted Homicide After Cantonment Shed Shooting

August 18, 2026

A homeless woman is wanted for attempted homicide after a Sunday night shooting in Cantonment, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. at a residence on Woodbury Place, off Woodbury Circle.

According to the ECSO, the homeowner had allowed the woman to stay in a shed on his property. Sunday night, while standing outside, the woman fired a gun through the closed shed door, striking the man while he was inside. She then fled the scene.

Deputies searched the area using patrol units, a drone, and a K-9 team, but were unable to locate her.

The victim refused medical treatment from Escambia County EMS.

Deputies said the woman will face an attempted homicide charge. Her identity has not yet been released.

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