A shooting at Par 4 Bar & Grill in Accomack County left one dead and five others injured. Suspect Skylor Dupree Crippen is in custody after firing on responding EMS.
A violent scene unfolded in Temperanceville early Sunday morning as a shooting at the Par 4 Bar & Grill left one man dead and several others wounded. On April 19, 2026, the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an active shooter at the Lankford Highway establishment, only to have arriving emergency medical personnel targeted by gunfire as they attempted to treat victims.
Shooting Erupts at Par 4 Bar & Grill
Deputies arrived at the scene around 1:45 a.m. to find multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. In a chilling escalation, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel exited their ambulance to provide life-saving care, a suspect began firing directly toward them. Fortunately, no first responders were struck during the exchange, though the gunfire hampered initial rescue efforts.
One adult male was pronounced dead at the scene. Five other men were treated for various injuries, ranging from gunshot wounds to the back and extremities to facial lacerations sustained during the chaos.
What We Know So Far
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Date of Incident: Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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Location: Par 4 Bar & Grill, Temperanceville, VA (Accomack County).
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Fatalities: One unidentified male deceased at the scene.
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Injuries: Five additional males injured; one victim flown to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore for surgery.
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Suspect: Skylor Dupree Crippen (also known as Skylor Dupree Harmon), 25.
Suspect Identified and Charged
The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Skylor Dupree Crippen, was himself treated for a gunshot wound to the foot before being taken into police custody. Crippen now faces a litany of serious charges, including:
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Second-degree murder
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Two counts of attempted malicious wounding of EMS personnel
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Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
He is currently being held without bond at the Accomack County Jail. Investigators are still working to determine the motive behind the initial altercation that led to the mass shooting.
Community Impact and Investigation
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the Eastern Shore, particularly given the direct attack on emergency workers. The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Virginia State Police, continues to process the forensic evidence at the bar. Authorities have not yet released the name of the deceased victim pending notification of next of kin.
Local residents are being urged to avoid the area near Lankford Highway as the scene remains an active part of the ongoing criminal probe. Anyone with information regarding the events leading up to the 1:45 a.m. gunfire is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was killed in the Par 4 Bar and Grill shooting? One adult male was killed at the scene. His identity is currently being withheld by authorities pending family notification.
Is the shooter in the Accomack County bar shooting in custody? Yes. Skylor Dupree Crippen was arrested and is being held without bail. He was also treated for a minor gunshot wound to his foot.
Were any paramedics injured at Par 4 Bar and Grill? No EMS personnel were injured, despite the suspect reportedly firing multiple rounds toward them as they arrived to treat victims.
The tragic events at Par 4 Bar & Grill highlight a terrifying trend of violence reaching local community hubs. We will continue to provide updates as the condition of the hospitalized victims changes and more information on the suspect’s court appearance becomes available.
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