A Saturday night out at a Sebring bar turned chaotic when, police say, a woman drove a vehicle into a group of people outside Back Alley Bar & Grill, hitting several patrons in the parking lot. The crash followed an on-site altercation, and officers detained a suspect at the scene. Authorities said the injuries did not appear to be life-threatening as investigators canvassed the area and began collecting evidence.
Sebring police told WTSP that the vehicle struck multiple people after an altercation and that a woman had been detained as a suspect. Officers said the injuries did not appear to be life-threatening and that they are working to identify additional victims while gathering surveillance and cellphone video from nearby businesses and bystanders. According to WTSP, anyone with footage or information is urged to contact Sebring police or Heartland Crime Stoppers.
Police response and how to share tips
The Sebring Police Department is leading the investigation and coordinating with other local agencies, according to the Sebring Police Department. Investigators are processing witness statements and evidence from the parking lot as they determine next steps. Officials have asked anyone who saw the altercation or who captured video to come forward so they can piece together what happened.
Bar says it's cooperating
Back Alley Bar & Grill posted on Facebook that it "does not tolerate violence" and is cooperating with law enforcement, as reported by WTSP. The venue said management was assisting officers after police arrived on scene. The bar did not immediately respond to additional requests for comment beyond the social media post.
What comes next
Investigators said they will review video and interview witnesses as they determine whether to pursue charges and work to identify any additional victims. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Heartland Crime Stoppers, which accepts calls and online reports, per FOX 13 Tampa Bay. Sebring police said the probe remains active and asked that anyone with footage contact the department so investigators can follow up.
