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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
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.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Former college football star Avantae Williams faces life in prison after arrest over deadly shooting
Former college football star Avantae Williams could be facing a lifetime in prison following a deadly shooting in Florida at the weekend. Williams, 24, a former safety for Maryland and Miami, was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that left one man dead and a bartender injured at a bar north of Orlando. 32-year-old Keshod Harris was shot several times during an altercation at McCabe's in DeLand, around 34 miles outside of Orlando. Cops responded to calls at the bar at around 1:30am local time on Saturday, DeLand Police Department said in a report. Approximately 40 people where inside the bar when a fist fight broke out between several men before one produced a firearm and opened fire, eyewitness told investigators. Harris was struck multiple times in the chest and was rushed to a local hospital where he later died of his injuries. A bartender was also hit in the crossfire, sustaining gunshot wound to both hands. They were also transported to hospital, where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Williams is said to have fled the scene, according to the police report, but was identified as the suspect by investigators and detained on Monday after an arrest warrant was issued. He is now in custody at the Volusia County Jail and is reportedly charged with second-degree murder. The sentence for second-degree murder in Florida is anywhere from 16 years to life. It is currently unclear what triggered the altercation and it is not known if Harris was Williams' intended victim. Police are continuing to investigate the incident. 'There was chaos, you know, everybody was running,' Stephanie Kirby, the bartender who witnessed the shooting, told Fox35. 'When bullets are flying, and you don't know where they're gonna land, that's pretty scary,' she added. Kirby recalled hiding behind the bar before helping customers flee. She said her close friend and colleague, Courtney, was shot while trying to de-escalate the situation. She described Harris, the victim, as being calm and socializing with friends before the altercation occurred. 'He wasn't like hardcore partying, but he was chill and hanging out with his friends. He bought friends some rounds, and he was out socializing.' Williams, a DeLand native, played football on a scholarship for both the Maryland Terrapins and the Miami Hurricanes. Williams graduated from DeLand High School after establishing himself as the top safety in his recruiting class, according to ESPN. He went on to play two seasons for Miami before finishing his college career with Maryland during the 2023-24 season.
News.com.au
07-05-2025
- News.com.au
‘Bullets flying': Football star arrested over murder in bar
Former Miami Hurricanes football player Avantae Williams, 24, was arrested on Monday and charged with the second-degree murder, according to multiple reports. Keshod Harris, 32, was shot seven times in the chest early Saturday morning at McCabe's Bar in DeLand, Florida and declared dead from the injuries. Officers responded to the reports of gunfire at 1:30am on Saturday night. Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene, prompting an extensive investigation. Williams is now in custody at the Volusia County Jail. 'There was chaos, you know, everybody was running,' Stephanie Kirby, the bartending working at McCabe's that night, told Fox Orlando. 'When bullets are flying, and you don't know where they're gonna land, that's pretty scary.' It remains unclear what started the fight that quickly escalated into gunfire. Harris was talking with friends just before he was killed, according to the report. Williams, who spent two seasons with Miami and one with the Maryland Terrapins, played the most as a freshman with the Hurricanes. This is not the first arrest for Williams; he was also charged with multiple counts of aggravated battery in 2021 after he allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman. He was previously a blue-chip recruit coming out of high school as the No. 45 player in the country for the class of 2020 and the country's No. 2 safety. Williams had 18 tackles and one interception for Miami during the 2021 season. Williams played in just four games after transferring to Maryland and accumulated just three total tackles.
Fox News
06-05-2025
- Fox News
Ex-Maryland football player faces murder charge after deadly bar fight in Florida
A former college football player is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed a man during a physical altercation at a bar in Florida over the weekend, local law enforcement confirmed Monday. Avantae Traeviyon Williams, a former defensive back at the University of Maryland, was arrested by the DeLand Police Department on Monday. He is charged with second-degree murder involving a firearm. The 24-year-old suspect was taken into custody "without incident," police said, just days after 32-year-old Keshod Harris was shot and killed at a bar in DeLand, Florida. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON According to police, officers from the DeLand Police Department and Volusia Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting at a bar at around 1:30 a.m. Witnesses told police a fistfight involving several men broke out inside the bar when one of the men produced a firearm. The suspect, later identified as Williams, fled the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. A bartender also suffered gunshot wounds but is expected to survive. TEXAS FOOTBALL PLAYER TOLD POLICE HE WAS TAKING RECRUITS TO STRIP CLUB DURING DWI ARREST, AUTHORITIES SAY "At this time, this remains an open and active investigation," Deland Police said in a statement. "Detectives still continue to collect evidence and conduct interviews with people concerning the facts and circumstances of this shooting incident. Approximately 40 patrons were inside McCabe's Bar on the night of the incident and they may have information that will help bring justice in this case." Williams played one season at Maryland after two years at Miami. He was the top safety in his recruiting class, and, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, he was recruited by Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State and Penn State. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP In 2021, Williams faced assault charges after an alleged incident with a pregnant woman. Those charges were later dismissed. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Former college football star Avantae Williams faces life in prison after arrest over deadly shooting
Former college football star Avantae Williams could be facing a lifetime in prison following a deadly shooting in Florida at the weekend. Williams, a former safety for Maryland and Miami, was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that left one man dead and a bartender injured at a bar north of Orlando. 32-year-old Keshod Harris was shot six times during an altercation at McCabe's in DeLand, around 34 miles outside of Orlando, according to multiple reports.
