Officers responded to the Red Dog Saloon in Muncie Indiana around 8:43 p.m. after receiving a report of a man inside the building assaulting customers and staff. When law enforcement arrived, they reportedly spotted the suspect, Larry Scott, walking away while suffering from a gunshot wound.
Scott was taken to the hospital. Officers then spoke with witnesses and reviewed surveillance video, which reportedly corroborated claims that Scott punched a female bar employee, spat on her, spat on another employee, and then spat on a guest. Scott then allegedly grabbed metal bar stools and chairs and threw the objects at four victims with “immense force.” Two of the victims suffered severe injuries, including a possible collapsed lung and broken ribs.
The attack ended after Scott was shot by one of the victims.
This report seems to indicate that the assailant attacked others in the bar with such force to justify using a firearm in defense. Note that under different circumstances, deadly force might not be justified. Also note that one of the victims used a firearm to defend themself; some states prohibit firearms in bars. It appears that Indiana allows concealed weapons in bars.
