Crime
Shooting at Jervey Gantt Park Results in Arrests Outside MCYFL Football Game
The intended target was not hit, and the bullets instead struck the innocent bystander.
Ocala, Florida (October 9, 2024) – A shooting incident occurred on October 5, 2024, at Jervey Gantt Park, resulting in injuries to an innocent bystander.
According to the Ocala Police Department, officers responded to a call of a shooting in the parking lot after an MCYFL football game.
Upon arrival, they discovered a man with non-life-threatening injuries to his leg.
Following an investigation by Detective Grosso, the offender, Ewonye Jyiell Pinkney (18), was identified as the individual who fired several rounds from a vehicle driven by Kayla Jarrell (19).
The intended target was not hit, and the bullets instead struck the innocent bystander.
Pinkney was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, public firearm discharge from a vehicle, possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent, and carrying a concealed firearm.
Jarrell was also arrested and charged with principal to aggravated battery with a firearm and principal to aggravated assault with a firearm.
The Ocala Police Department continues to investigate the incident and urges anyone with information to come forward.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.