On July 23, 2022, a victim reported to the LCSO
Communications Division that they had been shot at by Steven Ransbottom
(6-13-81.) The victim and Ransbottom
were acquainted with each other prior to the shooting incident. The victim was not injured in the incident.
Deputies and Detectives began working the case
immediately. Over the course of several
days they were able to build a case against Ransbottom through the victim’s
statements, witness interviews and physical evidence.
Detectives eventually determined that on July 23rd
the victim drove past Ransbottom’s residence on SE 195th Court in
Morriston. Ransbottom recognized the
victim and their vehicle. Ransbottom
retrieved a .22 caliber rifle and fired at least two rounds at the victim’s
vehicle. Detectives recovered evidence that one of the rounds struck the victim’s
vehicle. LCSO also recovered a .22 caliber
rifle from Ransbottom’s residence. The rifle
had previously been reported stolen.
Ransbottom was charged with aggravated assault with a
firearm. He is being held in the Levy County Detention Center on a $500,000.00
bond.