BAYOU GEORGE — The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left three people injured, including one man with a gunshot wound to the face.
Investigators said Joe Silva, 45, drove to the residence of Calvin Williams at 8307 Cluster Road, with his two sons, Joseph and Jacob at 10 p.m. on Thursday. When one of the residents of the home, a 60 year old male, went outside he was struck on the head with either a baseball bat or a wooden stick, police said.
Authorities are unclear as to which member of the Silva family allegedly struck the man. The victim cried out for help and, it is believed, it was at that point that Williams came outside and began shooting at the Silvas, BCSO reported.
Jacob Silva was shot in the face and arm and Joseph Silva was struck in the leg, according to police. Joe Silva is believed to have returned fire and struck Williams’ vehicle, BCSO reported.
Joe and Joseph Silva drove away, leaving Jacob Silva in a ditch. Joe Silva dropped Joseph at a local hospital and left him there, driving away, police said.
Joe Silva’s truck was located later in the evening off Ormond Road in Springfield by the Springfield Police Department and has been towed to the BCSO.
The investigation is ongoing
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