One dead and five injured in a shooting at Par 4 Bar & Grill in Temperanceville. Suspect Skylor Crippen charged with murder after allegedly firing on EMS crews.
TEMPERANCEVILLE, VA — A violent weekend shooting at a local bar has left the small, close-knit community of Temperanceville in shock as details emerge of a gunman who not only opened fire on patrons but also targeted arriving emergency medical personnel. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, has resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries.
What Happened
The violence erupted at approximately 1:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Par 4 Bar & Grill located on Lankford Highway. According to the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office, an active shooting situation developed inside the establishment, leading to a chaotic scene. As Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived and began exiting their ambulance to treat the wounded, the suspect reportedly turned his weapon on the first responders, firing several rounds in their direction.
Police Response
Deputies from the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police responded to the “active shooter” call, arriving to find multiple victims scattered inside and outside the bar. While the EMS crews were fired upon, authorities confirmed that no paramedics were struck or injured in the exchange. Law enforcement was able to quickly neutralize the threat and take the suspect into custody after he was treated for a minor injury.
Victim Information
One adult male was pronounced dead at the scene; his identity is currently being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Five other adult men suffered gunshot wounds during the initial confrontation. One victim was treated and released, while another remains in surgery at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore after being airlifted by Maryland State Police. A sixth individual sustained a laceration to the face during the altercation.
Suspect Information
Authorities have identified the suspect as 24-year-old Skylor Dupree Crippen (also known as Skylor Dupree Harmon). Crippen was treated for a gunshot wound to the foot before being processed. On Monday, April 20, he was officially charged with Second-Degree Murder, two counts of Attempted Malicious Wounding of EMS personnel, and two counts of Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. He is currently being held without bond at the Accomack County Jail.
Community Reaction
The shooting has left the Eastern Shore community shaken. Residents, many of whom have lived in the quiet area for decades, expressed disbelief at such high-level violence occurring at a local landmark. Local business owners noted that the owners of Par 4 Bar & Grill had worked hard to establish the venue as a positive community space, making the tragedy even more difficult for neighbors to process.
Official Statement
Accomack County Sheriff W. Todd Wessells released a statement Monday morning, praising the bravery of the first responders who came under fire. “The investigation remains active and ongoing,” the Sheriff noted, adding that his office is working closely with state investigators to determine the exact motive behind the attack.
Closing
Authorities are urging anyone who was present at Par 4 Bar & Grill on Sunday morning or who has video footage of the incident to contact the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office. The community is asked to remain vigilant as the legal proceedings against Crippen begin this week.