Police Blotter

Man shot in altercation at Crestview gas station

Four armed individuals reportedly confronted the victim behind FLA Convenience Gas Station Sunday night, leading to non-life-threatening injuries as police seek information from witnesses.

Jared Williams

Add Get The Coast on Google

A man suffered a gunshot wound to the lower torso during an altercation with four armed males behind a local gas station Sunday night, according to police.

The Crestview Police Department responded to FLA Convenience Gas Station at 698 North Ferdon Boulevard at approximately 8:30 p.m. on April 27 after receiving reports of a shooting.

Officers provided emergency first aid to the victim before he was transported to an area hospital. Police described his injuries as non-life-threatening.

According to authorities, the shooting occurred during a confrontation at the rear of the business where four males approached the victim with firearms and shot at him. The department’s Criminal Investigations Division is currently interviewing witnesses, reviewing evidence and working to identify the subjects involved in the incident.

Police are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Crestview Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (850)-682-3544.

PROMOTION

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Public Safety

School bus driver arrested on DUI charge after backing into car with six children aboard in Crestview

Public Safety

Crestview standoff ends with fatal officer-involved shooting; investigation underway

Public Safety

Crestview police officers, dispatchers honored for saving toddler’s life

Public Safety, School

Crestview Police seek help to identify suspects in Shoal River Middle School vandalism

Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: October 22, 2026

“0:20, 3 attempts. Yowza!”

Respond

Lydia Weaver commented on HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Emerald Coast Vibe’s Tiffany Bechard balances events, entrepreneurship and a family of six

“I met Tiffany years ago at the Campus Cafe and always knew she would do great things . And she sure has and then same. So proud of her and...”

Tom commented on Gap Creek flooding: Fort Walton Beach residents seek help as Okaloosa outlines projects, permitting hurdles

“Could it be this area draining into Cinco Bayou is reason water quality there can’t pass standards? People living on and using that waterway should be up in arms to...”

“DUH….Maybe, just maybe this draining into Cinco Bayou is the reason Cinco’s water quality of late can’t pass the test????? MAYBE….YEP, MOST LIKELY!!”

Morgan Nolan commented on Gap Creek flooding: Fort Walton Beach residents seek help as Okaloosa outlines projects, permitting hurdles

“I have lived in Overbrook since 2021 and we have flooded 3 times. Our home is the one that flooded in 2024 from the rainstorm, and we had another flood...”

Keith kulow commented on City of Fort Walton Beach expects storm debris cleanup to begin midweek

“Estimated date cleanup for Lake Lorraine??”

W Taylor commented on Isaias debris cleanup: Where things stand in Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach

“If you think it’s bad here go to Gulf Breeze. It’ll take months to clean up there.”

Carlos K Gallusser commented on Veteran-owned tactical training and defense facility in DeFuniak Springs to expand after multimillion-dollar contracts

“Great to know my nephew Ryan "Jume" Jumonville is supporting our nations defenders.”

Trey Gregory commented on 10 candidates tackle budget, services and spending cap at Fort Walton Beach City Council forum

“Hi Get The Coast — Thank you for this article. Do you intend to publish the candidates’ answers to the full slate of questions? If so - thank you! If...”

Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: October 20, 2026

“0:40, 4 attempts”