Police Investigate Clearwater Beach Shooting Near Pier 60

Clearwater Police are investigating a clearwater beach shooting that happened Sunday evening just off Coronado Drive near Pier 60, where one person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting also led to restricted beach access in the south beach area.

Pier 60 And Coronado Drive

The incident took place near one of Clearwater Beach's most visible public areas, just off Coronado Drive near Pier 60. That location drew attention quickly because police were also dealing with reports of several fights in the area after the shooting.

South Beach Access Restricted

Access to the south beach area was restricted after the shooting, narrowing where people could move along the beach while police responded. The restriction came as the area remained part of an active investigation tied to the Sunday evening shooting.

Clearwater Deputy Police Chief

The Clearwater Deputy Police Chief was expected to hold a news conference around 8:30 p.m. to talk about what happened. That briefing is the point where police were set to explain the shooting, the hospital treatment for the injured person, and the reports of fights that followed.

For people near Clearwater Beach, the immediate change was access, not a full closure of the shoreline. The practical next step was to watch for police direction around Pier 60 and the south beach area while investigators handled the scene and the deputy chief prepared to speak.