DELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man was arrested over the weekend after police said he shot at another man over a $5 beer.
The DeLand Police Department said it was called to McCabe’s Bar on Amelia Avenue in DeLand around 2 a.m. on Saturday to investigate a shooting.
According to police, 55-year-old Calvin Gilbert had been drinking with a man he didn’t know at the bar that night. Witnesses said Gilbert bought a $5 beer for the man
At closing time, police said Gilbert confronted the victim outside the bar and demanded to be reimbursed for the drink.
After the two men started to argue, police said Gilbert drew a black handgun and fired one round.
The victim was not struck, as he ducked to avoid the shot. The bullet hit an exterior cooler and penetrated a wall, according to DeLand police.
Officers said surveillance video captured the incident and Gilbert fleeing the scene in a tan 1999 Nissan Quest van.
Investigators spoke with witnesses and the victim, who identified Gilbert through a photo lineup.
Law enforcement officers found Gilbert on Sunday morning in Daytona Beach.
“Within 34 hours, we had this individual in custody,” DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger said.
Gilbert was charged with attempted first-degree murder using a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.