Suspect Arrested in Mall Shooting
A suspect was identified and arrested in the December 23, 2023, Paddock Mall shooting in Ocala.
Details on the suspect and the case:
– Suspect: was arrested on January 8, 2024, after a 16-day manhunt. He is charged with premeditated first-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder.
– Victim: The shooting resulted in the death of 40-year-old man. Two other people were also injured.
– Motive: According to police,The suspect and the victim knew each other and had an ongoing conflict, suggesting the shooting was targeted.
– Capture:Suspect was apprehended at a home southwest of Ocala after a standoff with law enforcement, which included the Ocala Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service.
– Status of the case: Suspect has pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. His trial is currently scheduled to begin in June 2025.
