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Disgruntled Customer

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crime2 years ago

Unhappy customer turns deadly at Largo auto shop, suspect identified

A disgruntled customer, identified as Eugene Frank Becker, opened fire at Stout's Automotive in Largo, targeting the shop owner, Jodie Stout. Stout returned fire, fatally shooting Becker, but later succumbed to his own injuries. Becker had visited the shop in 2021 and was unhappy with the service, believing he had been overcharged. Police believe Becker intended to retaliate for the perceived wrong.

crime2 years ago

Fatal Shootout Erupts at Stout's Auto Over Service Discrepancy

A disgruntled customer, identified as 78-year-old Eugene Frank Becker, is suspected of shooting and killing the owner of Stout's Automotive, Jodie Stout, in a shootout at the auto shop. Police believe the shooting was motivated by a service discrepancy from 2021, where Becker felt he had been overcharged. Becker's family stated that he had been depressed and frustrated since a recent vehicle crash. Both Becker and Stout died in the incident.