Florida man fires shots near large crowd in St. Pete while under the influence of alcohol, police say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A St. Petersburg man is facing multiple charges after police say he fired several shots into the air near a large crowd on Sunday night.
Police say a group of people were gathered outside the Catalyst Lounge, located at 903 22nd St. South, around 8:20 p.m. when gunshots rang out.
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According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, someone reported the shooting to police, and a nearby officer saw Dwight Williams, 45, of St. Petersburg, drive by on 22nd St. S. and shoot several times into the air.
![Dwight Williams mugshot courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox13news.com/www.fox13news.com/content/uploads/2024/07/932/524/Dwight-Williams-mugshot.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Dwight Williams mugshot courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
The officer stopped Williams and arrested him.
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Investigators say nobody was hurt and there have not been any reports of buildings or vehicles being struck by bullets.
Williams was charged with discharging a firearm within 1,000 feet of a person, using a firearm under the influence of alcoholic beverages, driving under the influence, and possession of marijuana.
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