The San Marcos shooting on August 9 resulted in the death of two women, one identified as 28-year-old bartender Paige Pringle. The other victim’s identity has not been revealed. Pringle was loved by her co-workers at Dos Gatos, where she had worked for less than a year. The shooting occurred during a crash between a train and a car, and authorities are investigating the incident. shooting” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Aaratrika Bal reported
One of the victims killed in the tragic San Marcos shooting on Wednesday, August 9th, has been identified as Paige Pringle, a 28-year-old bartender. Unfortunately, the identity of the second victim has not yet been disclosed. It is important to note that this article contains references to gun violence, so reader discretion is advised. Pringle, who had been working at Dos Gatos for less than a year, was deeply cherished by her colleagues. Multiple sources have indicated that the second woman killed may have been an innocent bystander and was not with Paige Pringle at the time of the incident. Authorities arrived at 1403 Hendricks Ave. around 1:30 am local time in response to a reported crash. However, upon arrival, they discovered Paige’s lifeless body, which had reportedly suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The crash was believed to have occurred as a result of the fatal shooting that claimed the lives of both women, involving a collision between a train and a car. Surveillance footage obtained from a nearby business, Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel, captured the events leading up to the shooting. The footage revealed a man wandering around the store late at night and two vehicles passing by, one of which may have belonged to one of the victims. According to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Rudlaff, Paige Pringle, the driver of the SUV, was shot, causing her to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in the collision with the train. Initial investigations suggest that Pringle may have stopped at the rail gate when she was fatally shot. Paige Pringle was adored by her coworkers, and her tragic death has left them devastated. Despite the shock and sadness surrounding the incident, authorities are actively investigating the case and have yet to release further details. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters expressed the community’s collective disbelief and desire for justice, stating, “Trying to determine exactly what happened. It’s, it’s, you know, everyone’s shocked… you don’t want to see that happen in your city at all, right? Whether it’s one or anyplace else, you just don’t want to see that happen.” The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has urged the public to come forward with any information regarding the shooting or a possible suspect. Dos Gatos, the bar where Paige Pringle worked, expressed their grief and resilience on their Facebook page, inviting people to share their favorite memories of Paige and enjoy a drink in her honor. The bar was closed on the day of Pringle’s death but reopened the following day, with a memorial set up to remember her. People have also left flowers near the bar as a tribute to the beloved victim..