Man Arrested in Clearwater After Shooting Friend

Tommy E. Zent, according to Largo police, took his friend Jeremy Kugler, 42, into his home because Kugler "was down on his luck." Zent, 42, and his fiance, who live in Largo, were helping out in a way many people do these days, given the number of people who are out of work and in need of a hand.

At a little after 3 a.m. at 820 W Rosary Road, that apparently didn't matter.

A police statement says an altercation took place - the reason for which is not yet known. What is known is Kugler allegedly shot Zent in the left thigh, then fled the scene.

Clearwater police arrested the suspect at Clearwater Beach. Kugler is now being charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault.

Zent is currently being treated at Bayfront Medical Center and is expected to fully recover.