Fort Walton police investigating shooting of teen at Cinco Bayou Bridge

Jeff Jones

FORT WALTON, FL – The Fort Walton Beach Police Department is seeking information referencing a shooting that occurred Thursday on the Cinco Bayou Bridge. At approximately 4:55 p.m. the victim was sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle that was traveling south on the bridge when an older model white in a coloedr sedan pulled up beside the passenger side of the vehicle and began firing. The victim was shot in the head. The vehicle was described as an older model white in a color sedan that is either missing one hubcap or has a donut.

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The victim is reported to be a 15-year-old male.

The vehicle also has tinted windows, and it’s possible one of the windows is missing tint. Anyone with information can contact Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers anonymously at 863-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be made online at www.EmeraldCoastCrimeStoppers.com or by using the P3 Tips Mobile App.


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