POLICE / PUBLIC SAFETY

Fort Walton Beach man arrested in connection with shots fired incident

MARY ESTHER, Fla. — A Fort Walton Beach man is in custody in connection with shots fired in the parking lot of a Mary Esther night spot Monday, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said today.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said it has charged Christian Seymore, 21, of Burnette Avenue, with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and criminal mischief over $1000.

According to the OCSO, deputies responded to Cash’s Sports Page Lounge on Miracle Strip Parkway very early Monday morning after someone reportedly fired multiple shots in the parking lot.

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A man told deputies he was leaving the area when the vehicle he was driving was hit by bullets, causing disabling damage.

The OCSO said the man identified Seymore as the individual who shot at him.

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The vehicle had at least five bullet impacts and 29 spent casings were found in the parking lot of Cash’s, the OCSO said.

Deputies reported that they located Seymore on Burnette Avenue and took him into custody.

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