A Christmas parade in Middleburg, Florida, took a scary turn when a man started shooting into the crowd. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the man was arrested and faces serious charges.
43-year-old Douglas Moore was arrested and charged with several counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, reckless firearm discharge, and using a firearm while intoxicated. The incident happened on Saturday evening as the Middleburg Christmas Parade was in full swing.
Deputies say Moore got angry at the parade activities and started firing his pistol several times. He walked onto private property and shot towards a group of people, but luckily he didn't hit anyone.
When deputies arrived, they found Moore at the property line and demanded he get on the ground. He refused, so they tackled him and took him into custody. He was reportedly slurring his speech and had bloodshot eyes, suggesting he was intoxicated.
Sheriff Michelle Cook praised the deputies for their quick response and courage in running towards the sound of gunfire. She said, "I am thankful for the quick response by the deputies who ran towards the sound of gunfire to keep our community safe."
Moore is currently being held at the Clay County Jail. This incident serves as a reminder to celebrate responsibly and to always be aware of your surroundings.
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