Man Accused of Threatening to Shoot Everyone at Bar Parking Lot in Paragould

PARAGOULD, Ark. — A man is accused of threatening to shoot everyone in a bar’s parking lot after telling staff he was not ready to leave at closing time, according to an arrest affidavit released on Monday by the Paragould Police Department. .

Marcus James Taylor faces one count of first-degree terroristic threatening, a Class D felony, according to the affidavit sworn Nov. 2.

Alleged Threat After Last Call

Patrol officers responded to a local bar Nov. 1 following a report of a fight, according to the affidavit signed by Detective Lt. Jack Hailey.

Officers were told the bartender had announced last call and advised customers the bar was closing. Taylor, who was a customer, told staff he was not ready to leave, the affidavit states.

A friend was trying to escort Taylor out of the bar, while other customers tried to help get him outside to his ride, according to the affidavit.

Taylor began cursing at staff and other customers and said, “I will shoot everyone in this parking lot,” the affidavit alleges.

The affidavit does not identify the bar or describe Taylor possessing or displaying a firearm.

Bond Set at $10,000

A judge found probable cause for Taylor’s arrest Nov. 2, and bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety.

The order prohibits Taylor from contacting victims, witnesses or others involved in the case and from possessing weapons as conditions of release.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.