MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – The husband of a woman killed when an intruder broke into their Clay County home and opened fire is asking the community for help as he works to rebuild his life after the tragedy.
Vincent Cicone started a GoFundMe page to help support financial challenges he has faced while trying to cope with the loss of his wife, Samantha Cicone.
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Vincent Cicone started a GoFundMe campaign to address financial hardships he has faced while grieving the loss of his wife, Samantha Cicone.
“We miss her every day, and the pain of her absence is overwhelming. The aftermath has left us facing not only emotional devastation but also significant financial challenges. I have had to cover funeral costs, crime scene cleanup, and repairs to our home from the damages that occurred that morning. These expenses have added to the stress and difficulty of trying to rebuild our lives,” he wrote on the GoFundMe page.
On Sept. 15, 2025, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said Mauricio Vasco Lopez entered the family’s home on Pine Oaks Lane and began shooting before someone inside returned fire.
Cicone said he was shot in the chest while trying to protect his family after Lopez forced his way into the home. Lopez then chased Cicone’s 16-year-old son and wife through the home before fatally shooting her, according to the GoFundMe page.
Cicone said his son ultimately grabbed a shotgun and shot Lopez, saving both of their lives.
Lopez died from his injuries.
At the time of the incident, deputies said the motive was unclear.
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As of Thursday, the fundraiser had raised $800 toward its $11,000 goal.