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Update: Three Shot As Hundreds Gather For ‘May Day’ Event In Cantonment, ECSO Says
May 28, 2023
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said three people were shot Saturday night during a community gathering known as “May Day” in Cantonment.
The victims were two females both age 18 and a 21-year old male. Sgt. Melony Peterson said the victims were transported to the hospital in Pensacola with injuries that were not life-threatening. All are expected to recover.
The shootings were reported about 9:10 in the area of Carver Park on Webb Street where the suspect opened fire into a crowd, striking the victims.
Peterson said no information on a suspect was provided by bystanders.
Hundreds of people had gathered Saturday night in the area of the park and in the area of Muscogee Road and Highway 29 during the “May Day” event, according to witnesses. The ECSO said they estimated about 2,000 people were in attendance.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
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16 Responses to “Update: Three Shot As Hundreds Gather For ‘May Day’ Event In Cantonment, ECSO Says”
There have been extremely large gatherings at night in Carver park. When I say large, I’m saying probably 30,000 people meeting there. It needs to be investigated. I had a feeling something like this would happen.
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You are so right Sam , it’s just a matter of time before someone you know or love is hit with one
of those flying bullets. What if it’s a baby sleeping in it’s crib when it comes through the window or your grandparents on their porch . People act like they are upset this is happening in their neighborhood but how many are stepping up to help by saying what they saw . There are ways to talk without anyone knowing it was you. Stop allowing this please . Lord protect the little ones who can’t protect themselves
And btw what the heck was going on at the Raceway the corner of Highway 29 and Muscogee Road during this so call “May Day”? The parking lot was packed with cars and cars was trying go in from Muscogee Road and some was leaving on to Highway 29.
It’s a shame good people can’t gather to celebrate without somebody using it for target practice. It’s also a shame those same good people have such an allegiance to the shooter(s) that they won’t come forward with information. By protecting them, you are enabling them. It’s just like fertilizing the weeds in your garden. It will only get worse. That many people – somebody saw something. Every detail counts, no matter how small. If the suspects get away with this, you or somebody you love could be their next victim.
Years back 80s an 90s. People would say you live in the CAN! I wouldn’t be caught out there. Now look this young generation bring the heat to THE CAN!!!!!! People from all over come out here and walk around like they’re on a battle field. Peoples we have kids out here no respect at all. We have residents that’s live amongst this mess. Same street. Black lives matter but to some but no respect for life. Last days coming soon!
It was a nite mare. I tried to drive thru the area around 10:00 last night and almost got hit 3 times. Saw 3 cars racing all the way down 29 southbound doing at least 100 mph. Weaving in and out of traffic. This is unacceptable behavior. Why is this allowed, not one cop in sight.
Without opening a can of worms—-what the heck is this ‘May Day’ gathering supposed to be a part of?
What is this “May Day” event in Cantonment?
Who could’ve thought that this might happen? Sheriff Chip Simmons is literally doing all he can to keep our County safe, but he can’t stop all Idiots in Escambia County.
It is with great sadness of this terrible event. Me and my family are praying for the victims and families who were affected by this terrible event. If you were to think about committing something so terrible, don’t do it because you are taking a loved one(s) life away from others. If you’re mad at them please still don’t do it. The right answer is to pray for the better and/or get away from that person.
Community Gathering ? To say the least !!
Always gonna have some of the wrong element in a gathering of this size.
Ray Charles could have seen this coming .
SOLUTION:
Close the park after dark or put a time
It was an absolute circus, this should not never have been allowed. Surprised nobody was killed in the garbage that ensued.
if people can’t behave and act right, shut it down.
I almost hit someone standing in the middle of 29 so crazy.