Talk about a christmas Grinch! A Florida man, Douglas Moore, took it upon himself to add a touch of danger to the Middleburg Christmas Parade. Forget about chestnuts roasting on an open fire... We've got bullets whizzing through the air, thanks to Mr. Moore's "agitation" with the festive proceedings.
Apparently, the usual sights and sounds of holiday merriment weren't quite up Moore's alley. According to FOX35, Instead of enjoying the Middleburg Christmas Parade like the rest of us, he opted for a more explosive expression of his Grinchness. According to deputies, Moore became so "agitated" by the holiday parade that he felt the need to discharge a pistol several times.
Christmas Parade Grinch:
Deputies and SWAT teams swooped in, responding to the unexpected symphony of gunshots that punctuated the festivities. It seems our disgruntled Grinch decided to liven up the holiday spirit with a bang... Six, to be precise. Moore now faces charges ranging from aggravated assault with a firearm to reckless discharge of a firearm, all wrapped up with a bow of using a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.
The arrest affidavit paints a vivid picture of the chaos, with Moore's slurred speech and bloodshot eyes offering a not-so-subtle hint at the possible source of his discontent. Fortunately, no one became a casualty of Moore's Holiday shooting gallery. The only thing injured may have been the festive vibe.
Gig thanks to the deputies who, instead of sipping cocoa by the fireplace, bravely ran towards the sound of gunfire. Sheriff Michelle Cook expressed gratitude for their swift response, ensuring that the only fireworks at the Middleburg Christmas Parade were the metaphorical kind we actually signed up for. As for Mr. Moore, it seems his attempt at making the holidays memorable landed him a one-way ticket to the Clay County Jail. 'Tis the season for Grinch tales, indeed.
