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Shooting leaves two people hurt in Charlotte County

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is was called to a shooting and physical altercation outside of the Paddywagon Irish Pub on Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte Friday morning at 1:24 a.m.

According to deputies two people were shot and were taken to the hospital at this time. 

A 31-year-old female was shot in the hand, and a 22-year-old male was shot in the back but both are said to have non-life-threatening injuries.

The shooter now identified as 31-year-old Enoch Roberts, fled the scene in a Mercedes Benz SUV and was accompanied by two other individuals.

CCSO says "The investigation revealed that the victims had no relationship with Rogers and were merely victims of random gunfire as a result of the disturbance."

Rogers was charged with:

  • Aggravated Battery with a Firearm
  • Armed Robbery by Sudden Snatching
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

He was transported to the Charlotte County Jail where he is currently being held.