Man shot by coworker in Key Largo

Two Alabama men were in an altercation Thursday night. One man shot the other twice. The victim was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center where he is reported to be in stable condition.

According to the suspect and his co-workers, the 48 year old victim, Michael Sproul, and the 53 year old suspect, Jerome Gant got into a confrontation earlier in the day during which Sproul pulled a knife and threatened Gant. He also reportedly hit Gant in the face.

After they finished working, Sproul reportedly followed Gant to the trailer they were all staying in at 825 Largo Road and threatened Gant again. At that point, Gant armed himself with a handgun belonging to another man.

Just before 7:30 p.m. Sproul confronted Gant again, this time armed with what looked like a rifle and turned out to be a pellet gun. He pointed it at Gant and, after ordering Sproul to drop the rifle, Gant shot him twice with the handgun.

Major Crimes Detective Bob Dosh responded to the scene. After interviewing the suspect and witnesses, all of whom told the same stories, the suspect was not arrested. Detective Dosh will be continuing his investigation into the case.

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