Altercation outside Irish pub escalates into shooting

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) – Deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning following a physical altercation outside an Irish pub in Port Charlotte.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded around 2 a.m. to the 2600-2700 block of Tamiami Trail after receiving reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found witnesses, victims and video evidence indicating a fight had broken out shortly after closing time at Paddy Wagon Irish Pub.

Investigators determined the altercation began after the pub closed and continued near a nearby food truck vendor. During the fight, several shots were fired…

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