Girl, 14, shot in high school parking lot, Ocala police say

Investigation ongoing into shooter's identity

OCALA, Fla. – Ocala police are investigating after a gunman opened fire in a high school parking lot after a basketball game on Friday night.

Police said the shooting occurred at Vanguard High School on NW 28th St. during an altercation in the parking lot. 

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A 14-year-old girl, who is a Howard Middle School student, was shot, and a 19-year-old woman was cut with glass after her car window was struck by a bullet, according to police.

Both victims are recovering well, police said.

Police said after the shooting, the school was locked down and everyone in the parking lot was identified.

Police found a white Mercury Marquis believed to be involved in the shooting and detained one person. 

Four people were in the car when police found it and police say they believe one person in the vehicle was the shooter or knows who the shooter is.

The investigation is ongoing and no other details were immediately available.


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