UPDATE as of 6:45 a.m. — The victim was hospitalized and is expected to recover.

BCSO said they believe the incident is domestic-related and there is no threat to the public.


PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Authorities with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting in Panama City Beach.

BCSO and Panama City Beach Police responded to reports of a shooting at the 9000 block of Front Beach Road around 1 a.m. Thursday morning.

Deputies on scene didn’t give many details, but they did confirm a man was shot. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.

The investigation is still ongoing. We will report more information as it becomes available.