A fatal shooting occurred outside Fuzzy’s Sports Bar & Grill on South Highland Avenue just before 8 p.m. on Sunday, leaving one man dead and four others injured, according to local police. The deceased, found in the bar’s parking lot, was identified as 24-year-old Jordan Javontay Walls. Four other men, aged between 22 and 27, were treated for gunshot wounds at Morton Plant Hospital after being dropped off by a private vehicle.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with detectives reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and conducting witness interviews. The police have not yet made any arrests, but they have stated that the shooting does not appear to be random. They are urging anyone with information to come forward to help track the suspects and establish a motive.
Reports of gunfire began to flood in shortly before 8 p.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, officers discovered Walls in the parking lot and attempted to secure the scene. Minutes later, hospital staff informed the police that four additional gunshot victims had been brought in by a private vehicle, whose driver left without speaking to officers.
Clearwater Police spokesman Rob Shaw stated that detectives are working diligently to determine what led to the shooting and how many shooters were involved. One of the injured men was later transferred to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg due to the severity of his injuries.
By Monday morning, the five victims had been publicly identified. In addition to Walls, who died at the scene, Teron Albert Dudley, 27; Jaheim Jabez Maxie, 23; Lamar Johnson, 23; and Antwone Jackquezz Holmes, 22, were all hospitalized. Detectives believe two men in dark clothing fled the scene after the shooting.
Investigators are currently analyzing security footage from the surrounding area to track movements before and after the shooting. They are also trying to locate the vehicle that dropped off the four wounded men at the hospital, as this could be a crucial lead in reconstructing the timeline of events.
Fuzzy’s Sports Bar & Grill is located on a commercial stretch south of downtown Clearwater, which is a mix of small shops, restaurants, and service businesses. On Sunday evenings, the area typically attracts football crowds and neighborhood traffic. The police have not yet determined whether an argument that led to the shooting started inside the bar or in the parking lot.
As the investigation continues, the police plan to release further updates as they verify details, including the number of shooters, the type of weapon used, and the motive. They have stated that they will provide another briefing if a suspect description is refined or if an arrest warrant is obtained.