Guy Alexander Hansman, aged 55, tragically lost his life on July 6, 2020, in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Guy, a store manager at Winn-Dixie, was a beloved member of his community and family. On that fateful day, a deadly shooting occurred at his residence, resulting in the deaths of both Guy and his 11-year-old daughter, Harper Hansman. The incident shocked the peaceful neighborhood and left a lasting impact on those who knew them.
The investigation revealed that the shooter was Ronald
Delserro, an 82-year-old neighbor of the Hansman family. The conflict between the two families began over a dispute involving Delserro's Bullmastiff dog, Roxy. The dog had previously attacked Guy's wife, Monique, and their son's poodle mix, leading to a series of complaints and legal actions. The situation escalated when Roxy was deemed a dangerous animal by the authorities, and the Delserros were fined and ordered to follow specific conditions for the dog's containment.
On the day of the shooting, Delserro, armed with two handguns, entered the Hansman residence and opened fire. Guy was shot multiple times in the garage, while Harper was shot through the heart and later succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Harper had managed to call 911 during the attack, but unfortunately, she could not be saved. The police and a deputy engaged in a shootout with Delserro, who was eventually found dead in a second-floor bedroom of his home. The exact cause of Delserro's death remains under investigation.
The tragic deaths of Guy and Harper Hansman led to an outpouring of grief and support from the community. Morningside Elementary School, where Harper was a student, provided crisis intervention services to help students cope with the loss. The incident also highlighted the dangers of unresolved neighbor disputes and the potential for such conflicts to escalate into violence. The Hansman family's ordeal serves as a somber reminder of the importance of addressing and resolving conflicts peacefully.
