Panama City Beach Shooting: Suspicious Gunmen Open Fire Near Pineapple Willy’s

Panama Beach Fire: Law enforcement officials are investigating reports of gunfire near Pineapple Willy’s, a popular beachfront restaurant in Panama City Beach, Florida. The incident occurred Thursday evening, prompting a swift response from local authorities and precautionary evacuations.

According to PCB Police and reporting from WJHG, witnesses in the area said they heard approximately five gunshots near the restaurant. One individual has been taken into custody, though authorities have not confirmed whether the person was directly involved in the shooting. No injuries have been reported at this time.

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Following the incident, Pineapple Willy’s evacuated customers and staff from the premises. Police remained on scene for several hours as part of their ongoing investigation. Social media users quickly reacted, with multiple posts about the scene appearing on the local Facebook group Let’s Talk Panama City Beach. One user asked, “Shooting on the beach behind Pineapple Willy’s? Anybody know?” Comments ranged from firsthand accounts to speculation, with one user saying, “I have a friend staying at Shores and she heard the gunshots,” while another observed, “There’s more activity in the parking lot than the beach.”

Others noted the presence of police officers and media at the location shortly after the incident. A user wrote, “We went by that way around 6:30 and everything was ok at that time… Hope all is well!” Authorities have not released any further details about the suspect or possible motives. The investigation remains active, and more information is expected as it becomes available.