***UPDATE as of 11 p.m. on July 20, 2018***
Pinellas detectives have arrested 19-year-old Charles Tenpenny for shooting his pregnant girlfriend on July 18, 2018, and falsely reporting a home invasion.

According to detectives, through the course of their investigation they learned that Tenpenny had tried to commit suicide at a residence in Dunedin on Friday, July 20, 2018. Detectives and deputies responded to the home and made contact with Tenpenny after friends stopped him from hanging himself.

Tenpenny told detectives that he was distraught over accidentally shooting his pregnant girlfriend, 18-year-old Naomi Rosado. 

Detectives interviewed Tenpenny who said that on July 18, 2018, he and Rosado were in their home located at 1144 New York Avenue in Dunedin, when they had an argument over a Facebook friend request Naomi had received.

Tenpenny admitted to pointing a loaded 9mm Glock handgun with a laser sight at Rosado while she was on the couch.

Tenpenny claimed that he was turning off the laser sight on the handgun when the gun accidentally went off. Detectives say a single round went through Rosado’s hand and struck her in the eye.

Tenpenny told detectives he was scared so he threw the handgun and the ammunition casing over the backyard fence into a wooded area. Tenpenny then called 911 and tried rendering aid to Rosado.

When deputies arrived, Tenpenny lied and told investigators that an unidentified intruder dressed in all black shot Rosado and fled on foot.

Tenpenny admitted to dealing in illegal drugs and said he always has a gun on him for protection.

Detectives say they returned to Tenpenny’s home on New York Avenue and recovered a Glock handgun. 

Detectives arrested Tenpenny and transported him to the Pinellas County Jail without incident.

Tenpenny was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault and one count of False Report of a Crime. Tenpenny was also Baker Acted and will receive a mental health evaluation.

Detectives say Rosado is approximately 20 weeks pregnant and she remains in critical but stable condition at a local hospital.

The investigation continues.

Charles Tenpenny booking photo.

***End of UPDATE***

***UPDATE as of 11 a.m. on July 19, 2018***

Pinellas detectives have confirmed that the victim in yesterday’s shooting, 18-year-old Naomi Rosado, is approximately 20 weeks pregnant. The medical condition of the baby is unknown at this time.

Rosado is still in intensive care.

Detectives are asking that anyone with information on this case to contact Corporal Scarpati of the Robbery & Homicide Unit at (727) 582-5808; or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org

The investigation continues.

***End of Update***

***Original News Release***

Detectives Investigate Home Invasion After Woman Was Shot And Injured In Dunedin

News Release #18-142

Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Investigative Operations Bureau
- Robbery & Homicide Unit

Naomi R. Rosado (Victim- Injured)
DOB: 04/27/2000
Address: 1144 New York Avenue, Apartment A, Dunedin

Charles D. Tenpenny
DOB: 12/31/1998
Address: 1144 New York Avenue, Apartment A, Dunedin

Suspect:
Described as a male wearing all black. 

What:
Detectives assigned to the Robbery & Homicide Unit are investigating a report of a home invasion after a woman was shot and injured in Dunedin.

When:
The incident occurred at about 1:03 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018.

Where:
The incident occurred at a private residence located at 1144 New York Avenue, Apartment A, Dunedin.

Why/How:
According to detectives, at about 1:03 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, deputies were called to a residence located 1144 New York Avenue in Dunedin, for a report of a home invasion.

When deputies arrived they found the resident, 18-year-old Naomi Rosado, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Detectives say Rosado’s live-in-boyfriend, 19-year-old Charles Tenpenny, was also at the home.

Rosado was transported to a trauma hospital.

Tenpenny told detectives that he was in the home with Rosado when an unidentified male subject wearing all black walked into their home through their unlocked front door.

Tenpenny said the male suspect was armed with a handgun when he shot Rosado and fled on foot northbound along New York Avenue.

Tenpenny called 911 and tried rendering medical aid to Rosado.

Deputies from the K-9 Unit and the Flight Unit responded to assist in the search for the suspect but they were unsuccessful.

The suspect was described as a male wearing all black.

Rosado is in intensive care at this time.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective Scarpati with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office at (727) 582-5808; or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org