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26-05-2025
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DeLand bar shooting: Man arrested after firing weapon over $5 beer
The Brief Calvin Gilbert, 55, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly firing a gun outside a DeLand bar during an argument over a $5 drink. No one was injured in the shooting, and a media briefing is scheduled for Tuesday. ORLANDO, Fla. - A man accused of firing a gun outside a downtown DeLand bar following an argument over a $5 drink has been arrested, police announced Sunday. The backstory According to the DeLand Police Department, the incident began early Saturday morning at McCabe's Bar, where Calvin Roosevelt Gilbert, 55, 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. ORIGINAL ARTICLE:DeLand bar shooting: Police search for suspect after alleged dispute over $5 beer The confrontation escalated in the rear parking lot, where Gilbert allegedly pulled a black handgun from a satchel and fired one shot from about three feet away. The victim ducked and was not hit, but the bullet struck a cooler and penetrated the wall of an occupied building. Police responded around 2:05 a.m., recovering a single 9mm shell casing and confirming damage consistent with gunfire. Surveillance video showed Gilbert fleeing on foot before driving away in a tan 1999 Nissan Quest van. He was later identified in a photo lineup by both the victim and bar staff. No injuries were reported, and both the victim and witnesses indicated they intend to press charges. What we know Calvin Roosevelt Gilbert, 55, was taken into custody and booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond. He is charged with attempted first-degree murder and using a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. What's next DeLand Police said a media briefing is scheduled for Tuesday at police headquarters, with the time to be announced. Dig deeper A deadly shooting took place at the same bar less than a month earlier. Officers responded to McCabe's Bar located at 225 N. Amelia Ave. around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, after reports of gunfire. According to authorities, approximately 40 people were inside McCabe's when the gunfire erupted. The victim, 32-year-old Keshod Harris, was shot seven times in the chest during an altercation and later died from his injuries. A second victim, an employee at a liquor store connected to the bar, was also injured—shot in both hands while trying to break up the fight. Avantae Williams, a DeLand resident and a well-known former University of Miami football player, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection to the shooting. 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 The information in this article comes from a report from the DeLand Police Department.
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25-05-2025
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DeLand bar shooting: Police search for suspect after alleged dispute over $5 beer
The Brief A dispute over a $5 beer escalated into a shooting outside McCabe's Bar in DeLand early Saturday morning. The suspect, identified as Calvin Roosevelt Gilbert, allegedly fired a shot at the victim, who was unharmed, before fleeing the scene in a tan 1999 Nissan Quest. Police are actively searching for Gilbert and urge the public not to approach him. ORLANDO, Fla. - Police are searching for a man accused of firing a gun outside a downtown DeLand bar early Saturday morning following an argument over a $5 drink. What we know According to the DeLand Police Department, the incident began at McCabe's Bar, where Calvin Roosevelt Gilbert, 55, had been drinking with the victim, a man he had just met. Witnesses said Gilbert purchased a beer for the victim, then demanded repayment when the bar closed. The confrontation escalated outside in the rear parking lot, where Gilbert allegedly pulled a black handgun from a satchel and fired one shot from about three feet away. The victim ducked and was not injured, but the bullet struck a cooler and pierced the wall of an occupied building. Officers with DeLand Police and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office responded around 2:05 a.m. Investigators recovered a single 9mm shell casing and confirmed damage from the gunfire. Surveillance footage captured Gilbert fleeing on foot and then driving off in a tan 1999 Nissan Quest van. Gilbert was positively identified by both the victim and bar staff in a photo lineup. No injuries were reported, and both parties intend to press charges. What you can do Authorities are urging anyone with information on Gilbert's whereabouts to contact DeLand Police or submit a tip through Crime Stoppers. He is considered armed and should not be approached. Dig deeper A deadly shooting took place at the same bar less than a month earlier. Officers responded to McCabe's Bar located at 225 N. Amelia Ave. around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, after reports of gunfire. According to authorities, approximately 40 people were inside McCabe's when the gunfire erupted. The victim, 32-year-old Keshod Harris, was shot seven times in the chest during an altercation and later died from his injuries. A second victim, an employee at a liquor store connected to the bar, was also injured—shot in both hands while trying to break up the fight. Avantae Williams, a DeLand resident and a well-known former University of Miami football player, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection to the shooting. 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 The information in this article comes from a report from the DeLand Police Department.
