Blountstown residents are urged to lock their doors as an armed gunman remains at large. Christopher Melton, a white male clad in blue shorts and no shirt, allegedly shot someone on Juniper Avenue (the neighborhood behind Burger King) this afternoon. According to Blountstown Police Chief Kipper Mallory, the victim is currently stable at Bay Medical. Melton is believed to be armed with a .357 Magnum. If you see him, call 911. Do not attempt to make contact with him. Helicopters are searching from above and armed officers from both the BPD and Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office are stationed around the area from Gaskin Street to Juniper.
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