A Crestview man is charged with armed burglary and battery following a shooting incident at a home on River Loop Drive Wednesday evening.
37-year old Dennis Ray Gibson of 506 Tall Pine Street was located and taken into custody after barging into his ex-girlfriend’s house and attacking another man. Investigators say Gibson had arrived at the home to pick up a .22 caliber pistol he had left there at an earlier date. However he pushed past the homeowner and went inside, locating 35-year old Whitney Henderson of Baker in the master bedroom. He punched Henderson while still holding the firearm. The gun fell to the ground and during an ensuing struggle; both men were reaching for and able to get their hands on the weapon. The gun discharged and Henderson was hit in the chest. He was taken for treatment to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola where he was last listed in critical condition. Later during an interview with investigators, Gibson said he had no intention of firing the weapon. He also began complaining of pain in his left shoulder. A check revealed Gibson had also been struck when the gun discharged. He was taken to North Okaloosa Medical Center where doctors removed the bullet from his arm.
