Two men were shot outside Silks Adult Entertainment in Palm Harbor earlier today, leaving both with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say a dispute started inside the club, then spilled into the parking lot where shots were fired. The suspects took off before law enforcement arrived and the two adult victims were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
According to 10 Tampa Bay, detectives are now pulling surveillance video and talking to witnesses in an effort to pin down who was involved. Investigators secured the scene and, at the time of that report, had not announced any arrests.
Club background
Silks bills itself as a longtime gentlemen’s club on U.S. 19 that draws late-night crowds, which lines up with deputies’ account that a crowd was on hand when the trouble started. The venue promotes its hours and regular events on its own site, and local listings place it along the busy U.S. 19 corridor. Public details about the club are available at Silks on 19.
What deputies are investigating
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says it has collected evidence and is working through video and witness statements as part of its active investigation, the agency told 10 Tampa Bay. Deputies say the case is still very much open and they are asking anyone with information to step up and help move the inquiry forward.
Next steps for the community
With no immediate arrests announced, investigators say the next phase of the case hinges on what turns up in surveillance footage and witness interviews. Anyone who was at Silks during the incident or who has video from the parking lot that could help is urged to contact the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office with tips.
