Stacy Petrocelli, a 35-year-old woman from Merritt Island, FL, tragically died on July 5, 2017. The incident occurred after she and her husband, Roger Petrocelli, returned home from a Fourth of July party. According to reports, Roger Petrocelli, who had been drinking and smoking marijuana at the party, was handling a firearm when it discharged, striking Stacy Petrocelli. She was immediately transported to Cape Canaveral Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation into the incident. Deputies received a disturbance call from a concerned neighbor in the early hours of July 5, 2017. Upon arrival at the Petrocelli residence on Loring Street, they discovered an unsecured home with blood inside. Shortly after, the Sheriff's Office received a call from Cape Canaveral Hospital about a gunshot victim, later identified as Stacy Petrocelli.
Roger Petrocelli, 36 years old at the time, was arrested and charged with manslaughter with a firearm. The investigation revealed that the couple had not been fighting prior to the shooting. Instead, Roger Petrocelli was reportedly trying to fix a malfunctioning gun when it accidentally discharged. The couple's two children, aged 14 and 11, were present in the apartment during the incident, although it is unclear if they witnessed the shooting.
Roger Petrocelli was taken into custody by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office GAMEOVER Task Force after an arrest warrant was issued. He was held at the Brevard County Jail without bond. The case was classified as manslaughter rather than murder, as there was no evidence of intent to kill. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Stacy Petrocelli's death continued, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
