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Man enraged after getting kicked out of gay bar starts shooting at the place. Police killed him.
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· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Asheville Police Department reported that officers responded to a call and found the man actively shooting in a parking lot.
A fatal incident occurred downtown. A man was shot by police after firing a gun. The Asheville Police Department reported that officers responded to a call and found the man actively shooting in a parking lot.
The officers then fired, hitting the man, who was later pronounced dead by Asheville Fire Department personnel. No police officers were hurt. The incident happened near a gay bar, where the man had been earlier.
Further information is available from the Asheville Police Department's press release.
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Category: rights Published: July 17, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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