Local authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a bar in DeLand that claimed the life of a man and wounded a bartender early Saturday morning.
At around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, DeLand Police Department officers and Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to McCabe’s Bar located at 225 N Amelia Avenue in DeLand in reference to shots being fired, according to DPD.
Witnesses told law enforcement that a fist fight had broken out between several men inside the bar. During the altercation, one of the men pulled out a firearm and began shooting.
A male victim, identified as 32-year-old DeLand resident Keshod Harris, was struck multiple times in the chest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The police department stated that a second victim, identified as a bartender, sustained gunshot wounds to both hands. The bartender was hospitalized for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
According to DPD, the suspected shooter fled from the bar, possibly in a vehicle, prior to the arrival of law enforcement. The suspect has not yet been located.
“Law enforcement officials are actively following leads and urge anyone with information to come forward,” said DPD in a social media post on Saturday morning.
If anyone has information about this shooting incident, please contact the DeLand Police Department via phone (386-626-7400) or email ([email protected]). Anonymous tips can also be provided by calling 1-800-423-TIPS(8477).