FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Officials in Florida say a man who was reportedly upset over his lost keys was arrested after allegedly shooting at several bar patrons.
According to a news release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Connor Anderson was arrested on Sunday for allegedly discharging a firearm within the Smiles Nite Club in Palm Coast, Florida.
Witnesses reportedly told FCSO that Anderson was at the bar with a woman when he allegedly got upset that he could not find his car keys. He then left the bar and came back with a firearm, placed the woman in a headlock and allegedly held a gun to her head.
FCSO said other patrons tried to intervene but Anderson allegedly fired his weapon about six times toward several patrons inside the bar. Eventually, they were able to tackle the suspect and get him on the ground.
According to WFTV, a report said that Anderson was found in a nearby parking lot still armed. FCSO arrested Anderson. He has been charged with six counts of shooting into or throwing deadly missiles, three counts of aggravated assault, battery, using a firearm while under the influence of alcoholic beverages and improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms.
“Violence is never the answer, and alcohol and guns never mix well,” said Sheriff Rick Staly in the news release.
According to FCSO, no one was injured. Anderson is being held on $542,000 bond.
No further information has been released.