TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A man was shot and killed overnight Sunday inside a local sports bar on Apalachee Parkway during a “large physical altercation,” according to the Tallahassee Police Department.

Tallahassee Police said in a press release that they responded to the reported shooting at about 1:31 a.m. Sunday at the 1100 block of Apalachee Parkway.

The TPD watch commander said the shooting happened inside a sports bar called Zingales Billiards & Sports Bar, located at 1147 Apalachee Parkway.

Officers said an adult male was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Life-saving measures were attempted but the victim later died at a local hospital, per TPD.

“Preliminary findings indicate the shooting occurred during a large physical altercation,” TPD said.

One woman who asked not to be identified said she was inside when gunshots rang out. She said the night turned into a frightening scene and she’s still shaken up.

“We started hearing gunshots and me and my friend, we got separated once we heard the gunshots cause its flight, the first thing you’re thinking is safety. A dude ended up grabbing me and told me get under the pool table, get under the pool table. I would’ve never thought I’d be in this predicament. You supposed to have someone there checking for guns, checking for knives and weapons, but they wasn’t doing that. I came in with my purse, and no one checked my purse.”

Zingales Billiards & Sports released a statement on Facebook Sunday afternoon.

“Zingales billiards wanted to reach out to everyone and mention the events that happened last night, but we just don’t have the words. After a senseless act of violence, a customer lost their life last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family,” the sports bar said.

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Tallahassee Police are currently conducting a homicide investigation and said there is no threat to the public.

Officers ask that anyone who may have witnessed the incident call TPD at 850-891-4200. They can also remain anonymous at 850-574-8477.

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