On November 1, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Welaka, Florida, resulting in the death of Tina Hamilton, a 64-year-old resident of Putnam County. The incident began when Peter Miles Hamilton, Tina's 66-year-old husband, called the authorities to report a shooting at their residence located at 104 Penny Acres Lane.
Upon arrival, deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office found Peter Miles Hamilton refusing to come out of the home. After a period of communication through 911 dispatchers, Hamilton eventually exited the house. Deputies then entered the residence and discovered Tina Hamilton unconscious with a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of first responders, Tina was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed that Tina had been shot in the back through her chest with a .38 revolver. The arrest report indicated that the revolver was found with one live round and one spent shell casing. The wound was described as entering slightly off center toward the left side of Tina's back and exiting slightly off center toward the left side of her chest.
At the time of the incident, Tina was dressed in her work attire, and her purse and coffee were found inside her vehicle, suggesting she was preparing to leave for work around 7 a.m. as was her routine. There were no documented instances of domestic violence between the couple prior to this event.
Peter Miles Hamilton was determined to be the suspect and was arrested on charges of first-degree murder, indicating that the authorities believe the shooting was premeditated. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the case, with Sheriff H.D. 'Gator' DeLoach urging families and friends to be vigilant and report any suspicious behavior to prevent such tragedies.
The community has been left to grapple with the sudden and tragic loss of Tina Hamilton, with the sheriff's office emphasizing the importance of trusting one's instincts and reporting any signs of trouble to prevent further loss of life.
