Latest news with #McCabe'sBar
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Police say man buys beer for DeLand bar patron, shoots at him after demanding payback
A shooting over beer money occurred early Saturday outside a DeLand bar where three weeks ago a man was shot and killed, police said. In the latest incident, police said the suspected shooter, Calvin Roosevelt Gilbert, 55, shot at a man outside McCabe's Bar at 225 N. Amelia Ave. at 2:05 a.m. after he was not reimbursed $5 for a beer. Police said Gilbert did not know the victim and met him at the bar. Witnesses reported Gilbert bought a beer for the victim. At closing time, he confronted the victim outside the bar and demanded reimbursement for the drink, police said. An argument ensued in the parking lot, and during the exchange, Gilbert pulled a gun from his satchel and fired at the victim while he stood three feet away, investigators said. The victim ducked to avoid getting shot and the bullet struck an exterior cooler and entered a wall, police said. A single 9mm shell casing was recovered at the scene. On May 3, DeLand police said Keshod Harris, 32, of DeLand, was struck multiple times in the chest when Avantae Williams, 24, a graduate of DeLand High School and a former college football player with the Miami Hurricanes and Maryland Terrapins, allegedly shot Harris because of jealousy over a woman. Harris was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. On Saturday, DeLand police said they were looking for Gilbert, who was identified by the victim and staff at the bar. He was seen in a video surveillance recording leaving in a tan 1999 Nissan Quest van, police said. Anyone with information on Gilbert's whereabouts is asked not to approach him, and contact the DeLand Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 800-222- TIPS (8477). This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Argument over beer money ends in gunfire in DeLand
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Video depicts man outside McCabe's Bar shooting at man and missing from 3 feet away
Two shootings less than a month apart at McCabe's Bar near downtown DeLand has put the establishment in violation of its lease and it will have to change hours of operation, said police Chief Jason Umberger. Umberger made the statement Tuesday morning during a press conference while giving an update on the latest shooting that occurred outside the bar early Saturday. There were no injuries. The Saturday shooting follows a fatal one that occurred on May 3, when a customer was shot dead inside the bar. "The individuals that own McCabe's Bar have already been served with a notice of violation of lease," Umberger said. "And they are going to be required to change their hours of operation." The Facebook page for McCabe's Bar shows the bar opens Mondays to Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. The bar was open on Tuesday, and an employee who answered the phone said she would relay a reporter's request for comment. It was not immediately known Tuesday what the new hours of business were. Umberger said he also suggested to the bar operators to hire security and screen patrons coming into the bar for firearms in the foreseeable future. "Our primary concern is public safety," Umberger said. "People are concerned about the two incidents at McCabe's Bar. We are, too. We take it very seriously." On Saturday at 2:05 a.m., DeLand police said they responded to a shooting call at McCabe's. Investigators learned that regular patron, Calvin Gilbert, 55, had been drinking with a man in the bar. He bought the man he just met at the bar a beer, police said. At closing time, Gilbert got into an argument with the man and demanded reimbursement. During the confrontation, Gilbert went to his car, retrieved a satchel from which he pulled out a gun and fired it three feet away from the victim's head, Umberger said. In surveillance video released Tuesday, Gilbert can be seen first approaching the victim outside McCabe's Bar, exchanging words and tossing a drink in the victim's face. Gilbert is later seen returning with a gun in his right hand and pointing to the victim with a raised left arm. He walks past two other persons, approaches the victim, raises the gun, and fires. The victim can be seen ducking sideways to avoid getting shot in the head. Gilbert was arrested Sunday in a traffic stop and charged with attempted murder and the use of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. Three weeks before Saturday's shooting, on May 3, police said Keshod Harris, 32, of DeLand, was struck multiple times in the chest when Avantae Williams, 24, a graduate of DeLand High School and a former college football player with the Miami Hurricanes and Maryland Terrapins, allegedly shot Harris who was jealous over a woman. Umberger said the owners of McCabe's Bar have been cooperative and believed they will comply with the new requirements to stay in business. Umberger said they have also asked the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to review McCabe's Bar's liquor license. Umberger concluded that people who engage in gun violence will be held accountable. "Individuals who choose to unlawfully carry and use these firearms are ultimately responsible for their actions. We will arrest them and bring them to justice," the chief said. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: DeLand bar shootings puts business under scrutiny
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
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
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
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.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Deland bar shooting suspect arrested, no bond
DeLand police arrested the suspect involved in a shooting outside McCabe's Bar, which they say stems from a $5 beer. Volusia County law enforcement arrested Calvin Gilbert on Sunday and will be held without bond. He faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and firearm use while intoxicated. The shooting happened in the back parking lot, according to police. Investigators say Calvin Gilbert, the suspect they're looking for, bought the victim, who he didn't know, a beer. After the bar closed, Gilbert demanded he be reimbursed for the beer. Police say there was a heated argument and then Gilbert pulled out a gun and shot at the victim, who has not been identified. 'This could happen anywhere. It happens in downtown Orlando; it happens in New York City every day. We're just unfortunate it happened within one month of happening,' said Paul Jones. Police say the victim was able to duck and keep from getting hit. Police say surveillance cameras show Gilbert leaving on foot. Then getting into a 1999 Nissan Quest van. Paul Jones says he knows Gilbert, and this doesn't sound like him. 'This is definitely not like him. We've met him multiple times and he's a great person. I just don't know what happened last night,' said Gilbert. This same bar was the site of a deadly shooting back on May 3rd. That shooting happened inside. Jones says he doesn't want the recent shootings to shine a bad light on the area. 'Not this place or this town. It's the number one downtown in America. This is a great place. They've revamped this entire area,' said Jones. Jones says he's seen police do more patrols around the area and feels safe overall. He says peoples' actions outside can't always be controlled. 'It's unfortunate this happens. Unfortunately, you can't control what happens to people after the bar closes,' said Jones. Police say the bullet hit an outside cooler and went through the wall of the bar—again, no one was hurt. If you have any information on Gilbert, you're asked to call DeLand police or Crime Stoppers. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
