Palm Harbor Man Arrested for Firing BB Gun at Scientology Building in Clearwater

A Palm Harbor man has been arrested after Clearwater Police say he fired a BB gun at a Church of Scientology building in downtown Clearwater, shattering a glass door and allegedly placing a nearby pedestrian in fear.

According to an arrest affidavit, 19-year-old Feliks M. Acar was taken into custody on April 20, 2026, at approximately 7:19 p.m. He faces multiple felony charges, including throwing a deadly missile into a building, aggravated assault, and criminal mischief.

The incident occurred on April 20, 2026, around 12:32 a.m., near 41 N. Fort Harrison Avenue. Investigators say Acar was driving a red 2019 Volkswagen Jetta northbound on Fort Harrison Avenue when he discharged several rounds from a CO2-powered BB gun from inside the moving vehicle. The rounds struck the front entrance of the Church of Scientology building, damaging a tempered glass door…

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