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Disgruntled ex-employee accused of shooting at former boss during argument over unpaid wages: HCSO

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Published  June 17, 2025 11:54am EDT
Hillsborough County
FOX 13 News
Deputies arrest man accused of shooting at ex-boss

Deputies arrest man accused of shooting at ex-boss

A man who is accused of trying to shoot his ex-employer during a monetary dispute was arrested in Pinellas County.

The Brief

    • A disgruntled man is accused of pointing a gun at his ex-manager’s head and pulling the trigger during a dispute over money.
    • According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, after the shooting, which narrowly missed the victim’s head, Rajache Greenlee, 34, made his way into the victim’s home, caused $1,000 in property damage and stole a nail gun.
    • Greenlee has been charged with attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony with a weapon, armed burglary of a dwelling, and robbery with a firearm.

TAMPA, Fla. - Deputies have arrested a man they say pointed a gun at his former employer’s head and pulled the trigger during a dispute over unpaid wages. 

The backstory:

Deputies say on June 14, Rajache Greenlee, 34, confronted his former employer at a construction site on Versailles Drive in Tampa about an ongoing money dispute. 

During the encounter, investigators say Greenlee pulled out a handgun, pressed it into the victim’s forehead, threatened to kill him, and fired a round that narrowly missed.

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According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Greenlee then forced his way into the residence under the victim's care, damaged $1,000 of property and stole a nail gun before leaving.

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Detectives said they quickly identified Greenlee as the suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest. 

Greenlee was taken into custody on June 16 in Pinellas County with the help of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. 

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Greenlee has been charged with: 

  • Attempted second-degree murder
  • Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
  • Aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony with a weapon
  • Armed burglary of a dwelling
  • Robbery with a firearm

What they're saying:

"This was a reckless and violent outburst that could have ended in tragedy," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Pointing a firearm at someone's head and pulling the trigger over a financial dispute shows an alarming disregard for human life. There is no place for this kind of behavior in our community."

What's next:

The incident is still under investigation.

The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

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