Elderly Woman Shoots Attacker in Macclenny Parking Lot

A 77-year-old woman survived an early Monday morning attack in a Macclenny parking lot after shooting her assailant. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. at the Macclenny Veterinary Hospital in Baker County. The Baker County Sheriff’s Office reported that the woman contacted authorities herself to report the assault. Deputies arriving at the scene found the alleged attacker, identified as 57-year-old Alvin Tyrone Tisdale. Tisdale was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators' preliminary findings suggest the woman acted in self-defense.

The case remains open as authorities continue their investigation into the early morning encounter.