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Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Florida man tried to kill another man over $5 beer, police say
DELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man was arrested over the weekend after police said he shot at another man over a $5 beer. The DeLand Police Department said it was called to McCabe's Bar on Amelia Avenue in DeLand around 2 a.m. on Saturday to investigate a shooting. According to police, 55-year-old Calvin Gilbert had been drinking with a man he didn't know at the bar that night. Witnesses said Gilbert bought a $5 beer for the man Man survives alligator attack before being fatally shot by Polk County deputies: sheriff At closing time, police said Gilbert confronted the victim outside the bar and demanded to be reimbursed for the drink. After the two men started to argue, police said Gilbert drew a black handgun and fired one round. The victim was not struck, as he ducked to avoid the shot. The bullet hit an exterior cooler and penetrated a wall, according to DeLand police. Officers said surveillance video captured the incident and Gilbert fleeing the scene in a tan 1999 Nissan Quest van. Investigators spoke with witnesses and the victim, who identified Gilbert through a photo lineup. Law enforcement officers found Gilbert on Sunday morning in Daytona Beach. 'Within 34 hours, we had this individual in custody,' DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger said. Gilbert was charged with attempted first-degree murder using a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Some concerned after second gunfire incident at DeLand bar
Deland police are planning to give an update on the gunfire outside McCabe's Bar over the weekend that they say was all over a $5 beer. It's the second shooting incident to happen there in less than a month. People are taking to social media sharing their concerns over a second shooting incident within three weeks at McCabe's Bar. One post said, 'McCabe's needs to hire their own security and buy a metal detector.' Calvin Gilbert, 55, was captured after being on the run after allegedly shooting at a man he got into an argument with over a beer. The victim was able to duck and miss being hit by the gunfire. Weeks earlier, a fight broke out inside the bar, where Keshod Harris was shot and killed. 'Two completely separate incidents, but this could happen anywhere,' said Paul Jones. WFTV talked with friends and family of Harris. They didn't want to go on camera but say it's a sad situation. His cousin shared online 'after what happened to my cousin, this bar hasn't taken action to make sure the customers are safe inside or outside.' One McCabe's regular said DeLand police have increased patrols. 'Chief Umberger has had people here doing drive-bys, police officers doing drive-bys. They make sure no one's in the back parking lot and everything. It's just unfortunate,' said Jones. WFTV has reached out to the bar and was told a manager would have to answer any questions. Gilbert is in jail without bail. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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DeLand bar shooting: Florida man who fired gun over $5 beer denied bond, officials say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man was denied bond after allegedly shooting someone outside a DeLand bar over a $5 drink over the weekend during his court appearance on Monday morning. Latest developments During the hearing, 55-year-old Calvin Gilbert of DeLand was formally charged with attempted first-degree murder and using a firearm while under the influence. The judge also noted that another judge had reviewed the affidavit, found probable cause and determined it was appropriate to hold Gilbert without bond in the Volusia County jail. The judge at the court hearing stated he didn't know the specifics as to what their other judge saw in the affidavit, and gave Gilbert's attorney the option to file a bond motion – a formal request made to the court asking for the release of a defendant from custody, usually on bail or bond, before their trial. The backstory According to the DeLand Police Department, the incident began early Saturday morning at McCabe's Bar, where Gilbert had been drinking with the victim, a man he had just met. Witnesses said Gilbert bought the victim a beer and later demanded repayment as the bar was closing. Things escalated in the parking lot when Gilbert reportedly pulled out a handgun and fired a shot from just a few feet away. The victim ducked and was not hit, but the bullet hit a cooler and went through the wall of a nearby building. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared during Calvin Gilbert's first appearance in Volusia County on May 26, 2025. Additional details about the case were provided by the DeLand Police Department.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Suspect in DeLand bar shooting arrested, police say
The suspect who fled the scene of a shooting at McCabe's bar was arrested on Sunday, according to the DeLand Police Department. Police arrested Calvin Roosevelt Gilbert, 55, on Sunday on charges of attempted first-degree murder and using a firearm while under the influence of alcohol, the agency said. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, police allege, Gilbert was at McCabe's bar and offered to buy a man — whom he didn't know prior — a drink but at closing he demanded the man pay him back, DeLand PD said. When the man didn't pay, an argument ensued and Gilbert took out a black handgun and fired a single shot at the man standing three feet away, the police said. The man ducked and was not hit by the bullet. Through their investigation, police discovered surveillance video that showed the incident and Gilbert — who was later identified via a photo lineup by the victim — fleeing the area on foot, then getting into a tan 1999 Nissan Quest van. Gilbert was booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail and held on no bond, the agency said. A media conference was scheduled for Tuesday at DeLand Police Department headquarters.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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DeLand Police investigating shooting outside bar; Suspect still at large
An argument over a $5 beer led to a shooting outside a bar in downtown DeLand early Saturday morning, according to the DeLand Police Department. The suspect, 54-year-old Calvin Roosevelt Gilbert, is now wanted in connection with the incident. Police report that Gilbert, who met the victim at the bar that evening, purchased them a beer. At about bout 2 am, as the bar was closing, Gilbert insisted on being repaid in the back parking lot, leading to a dispute. This escalated when Gilbert fired a gun at the victim from three feet away. The victim dodged, and the bullet hit an exterior cooler, piercing the wall of the building. At 2:05 am, officers from the DeLand Police Department and Volusia County Sheriff's Office arrived at the location and found a shell casing, along with visible damage suggesting a shooting occurred. Surveillance footage captured Gilbert running on foot and then driving away in a tan 1999 Nissan Quest van, traveling north on N. Amelia Avenue. The victim and bar staff identified Gilbert through a photo lineup. Both parties intend to press charges. No injuries were reported. The DeLand Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division is searching for Gilbert, born March 19, 1970. Authorities warn he may be armed and dangerous and urge the public not to approach him. Anyone with information should contact the DeLand Police Department or submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers. No further details are available at this time. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
