North Port man arrested for homicide, after trying to report the murder as a suicide
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
NPPD
Clinton Pittman (38) has been charged with Homicide, Tampering with Evidence, and two counts of Possession of Firearm as a Felon.
Tuesday morning NPPD units were called to the 2200 block of Yancy St. in the City of North Port for a possible suicide attempt. Upon arrival a female was located with life threatening wounds. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital where she later died.
Through the course of the investigation, detectives were able to determine that this was not a self-inflicted incident. Pittman is familiar with the victim, and this was not a random act of violence. There is no threat to the nearby community.
The identity of the victim is not releasable at this time. FSS- Marsy, 119.071(5)(a), 119.071(2)(e),119.071(2)(d), 119.071(2).
Happening now: @NorthPortPolice continue their investigation into a murder off Yancy Street. Clinton Pittman called to say a woman had committed suicide at the residence. Police say he murdered her and staged the scene. Neighbors identify the woman as his girlfriend @fox13news pic.twitter.com/TjCt7dnn7P
— Kim Kuizon FOX 13 (@kkuizon) March 31, 2021
| Arrest Date | Arrest Agency Incident Number | Booking Number |
|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2021 | 202100017100 | 202100002539 |
| PITTMAN, CLINTON | NORTH PORT | FL |
HOMICIDE: MURDER DANGEROUS DEPRAVED WO PREMEDITATION
POSSESSION OF WEAPON: OR AMMO BY OTHER STATE FELON
POSSESSION OF WEAPON: OR AMMO BY OTHER STATE FELON
EVIDENCE-DESTROYING: ALTER DESTROY CONCEAL REMO REC DOC PHYS EVIDEN
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North Port Police Department |