Roman Rawicki, Palm Bay, Florida man arrested shooting at woman 17 times who mistakenly walked up his driveway

A Florida man was arrested for attempted murder after firing at a woman who had mistakenly stepped up to his driveway, assuming it was the home of a friend she had come to see.

Roman Rawicki, 50, of Palm Bay, was arrested this week and charged with many charges, including false imprisonment, discharging a firearm in public, battery resulting in bodily harm, and attempted murder, all related to the incident on Clover Street NE.

On Sunday, the woman became lost while following a buddy home and wound up in Rawicki's house. As she came up the driveway, Rawicki allegedly grabbed her, prompting her to seek for assistance.

A 20-year-old New York lady was shot and killed by a homeowner who pulled up in the wrong driveway.

Rawicki walked inside, grabbed a gun, and fired at the woman's vehicle as she drove away. She escaped and phoned for aid, which resulted in Rawicki's arrest, WFTV reported.

During police questioning, Rawicki stated that he had a 'no solicitation' sign in front of the property and that the victim was at the 'wrong residence' by mistake.

The victim told police she was following someone to their home for the first time and mistakenly arrived at Rawicki’s residence. Rawicki, in the driveway with his wife and children, then grabbed her arm, leaving bruises after restraining her with an arm lock.

Rawicki allegedly retreated, retrieved a firearm and started shooting at the two victims after they got into a vehicle. According to the report, a total of 17 shell casings were found at the scene. The vehicle was hit multiple times.  

Rawicki told police that he believed the victim was a sex worker and said that he attacked and shot at her ‘out of fear for his wife’s safety.’

Rawicki was released after posting nearly $160,000 bond on Wednesday. He was ordered not to have contact with the two individuals and cannot have any firearms, weapons or ammunition, per the terms of his release.