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19-year-old killed, 6 others injured in Downtown Pensacola shooting
WEAR-TV • • nation
Key Points:
- A 19-year-old man was killed and six others aged 16 to 26 were injured in a targeted shooting early Sunday morning near Palafox and Intendencia streets in Downtown Pensacola during 4th of July celebrations.
- The six injured victims are hospitalized and expected to survive, with no arrests made so far; police believe there may have been multiple shooters involved.
- Police Chief Eric Winstrom reported that earlier disturbances involving large groups of young people, including fights and fireworks, led to multiple arrests before the shooting occurred.
- Despite a significant police presence of about 50 extra officers downtown at the time, the shooting still took place, highlighting the boldness of the perpetrators.
- The investigation is ongoing, with police reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses, but no suspects have been identified yet.
