But I thought they were supposed to be gun-free?

Clearwater, Florida — Clearwater Police are investigating a shooting at Clearwater Beach Sunday night.

Police say an Uber driver picked up a customer around 10 p.m. in the 400 block of Mandalay Avenue and the two got into an argument which turned physical. At one point, the passenger, 74-year-old Steven Rayow, reportedly started choking the driver, 60-year-old Marc Gregory Mermel.

Mermel, who has a concealed weapons permit, then pulled a gun from his waist area. As the struggle continued, the gun went off, hitting Rayow in the foot. Rayow was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa and treated for the gunshot wound.

The investigation continues.

HT: Indy1826