Double shooting suspect at bar near Ferris ‘cooperating’ with authorities

FERRIS – A man who allegedly shot two men during a bar fight near Ferris is “cooperating” with investigators, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office confirmed today.

At this time, the suspect, whose identity is being withheld, is not in custody.

The shooting took place Mar. 7 at the 780 Sports Bar and Grill, located at 1209 FM 780 outside the Ferris city limits, at around 1:45 a.m., police said.

The Ferris Police Department, which assisted the Sheriff’s Office, said one of the victims, a Ferris resident, was shot in the face. 

He was transported to Parkland Hospital in Dallas. 

A second victim, an Ellis County resident, was shot in the shoulder. He was transported to Baylor Hospital, also in Dallas.

Police said both men have non-life-threatening wounds.

“An armed security guard was involved, and an investigation is still on-going,” the Sheriff’s Department explained.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office at 972-825-4922.