by: WFLA 8 on your side Employees, Nexstar Media Wire

Posted on Apr 6, 2021 / 09:00 PM CDT
/. Updated: April 6, 2021 / 7:28 PM CDT

TAMPA, Florida (WFLA) – A man from Tampa, Florida said he “lost” it when he shot his neighbor who allegedly shot his fence Monday.

The Tampa Police Department said 37-year-old Nelson Espinal called 911 Monday and said he shot his neighbor.

Espinal told Detectives that he had an ongoing argument with his neighbor who, according to Espinal, shot at his fence. He said it happened again on Monday, so he went to his house, got his gun and confronted the man. He said he had expressed concern for his children in his home.

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Espinal said his neighbor held up two middle fingers and said, “I don’t give a shit.”

Then Espinal said he “lost” it and shot his neighbor several times. He said he then went back to his house, called 911 and went outside to wait for the police.

The victim was found in his front yard about 50 feet from the fenced property line when officers arrived.

Espinal is charged with first degree murder.

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