Yesterday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at the Tipsy Bar and Grill around 3:30 a.m. Three people were injured by gunfire after a dispute inside the establishment escalated. According to police reports, one individual involved in the altercation produced a firearm, resulting in injuries to a security guard and two patrons.
Another security guard intervened by quickly tackling the suspect to the ground, restraining him until police arrived, according to First Coast News. The three individuals injured in the shooting, all in their 20s, were transported to a nearby hospital and remain in stable condition. One woman sustained an ankle wound, a man was shot in the lower back, and the security guard was injured in the rear.
A suspect has been taken into custody following the shooting at the Tipsy Bar and Grill. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation, reviewing shell casings and surveillance footage from the scene, as per News4Jax. Police are also asking witnesses to come forward with any information that could help clarify the events leading up to the incident.
The shooting at the Tipsy Bar and Grill follows previous incidents of gun violence at the location. In a statement to First Coast News, the bar’s management said, “No one wants something like this to happen at their business. We have police outside, we have security; at this time we would like for the police investigation to conclude before we make any further comment.”
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to call 904-630-0500 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS. The investigation is ongoing, and additional details may be released as authorities continue to review the incident.
