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Home » Armed Citizen Fatally Shoots Intoxicated Man Who Fired Into Peoria Bar After Being Ejected

Armed Citizen Fatally Shoots Intoxicated Man Who Fired Into Peoria Bar After Being Ejected

Adam Green By Adam Green May 23, 2025 3 Min Read
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PEORIA, AZ — A potentially deadly situation was defused late Saturday night after an intoxicated man, ejected from a sports bar, returned with a firearm and opened fire into the building. The suspect was shot and killed by an armed bystander during a confrontation in the parking lot.

Peoria police say the incident began around 11:30 p.m. at a bar near Loop 101 and Peoria Avenue. Staff had refused service to a heavily intoxicated individual and escorted him from the premises. Shortly after, the man retrieved a firearm from his black BMW and began firing several rounds into the air before aiming at the bar and shooting through its front.

One bar patron was struck and hospitalized with serious injuries but has since been released.

Two witnesses sitting outside the establishment intervened. One of them, legally armed, exchanged gunfire with the suspect in the parking lot. The suspect was struck and pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts by first responders.

Police confirmed that the armed individual remained on scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation. No other injuries were reported among the 10 to 15 patrons inside.

The case remains under review by detectives and will be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for evaluation.

This incident is a powerful reminder of the importance of armed, law-abiding citizens in public settings. When the suspect opened fire into a crowded bar, the potential for mass casualties was real. Had a legally armed bystander not been present and willing to act, the situation could have turned far more tragic. While law enforcement responds as quickly as possible, immediate threats to life often must be addressed in the moment. This case underscores why situational awareness, firearms training, and the legal carry of a defensive weapon can save lives when seconds count and police are minutes away.

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