Woman charged with trying to shoot Clearwater smoke shop security guard after altercation

CLEAR WATER, Fla. – A Clearwater woman is facing multiple charges after police say she grabbed a gun Clear water smoke shop and attempted to fire several rounds at the store’s security guard.

The incident occurred at a smoke shop on the 1500 block of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.

Kelley Karabinos, 36, got into a verbal altercation inside the store before being escorted out by a security guard, according to police.

Investigators say she then grabbed a gun from her car and pointed it at the security guard before attempting to fire it.

Courtesy: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Police say the gun malfunctioned and Karabinos got back into her car while continuing to point the gun at the guard.

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Karabinos then left, but returned shortly after officers arrived.

The security guard identified her as the suspect and authorities say she attempted to leave the scene before she was apprehended.

Police say they have charged Karabinos with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, driving under the influence and fleeing and eluding police.

She is being held in the Pinellas County Jail and faces an additional charge of possession of contraband in a detention center after three bullets were found hidden in her bra.

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