Florida man, 25, arrested after shooting another man in Ocala, bullets just missing four kids

(5200 block SE 31st Street, Ocala, FL, Image credit: Google Maps)

Yesterday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reported on a 25-year-old man who fired several gunshots aimed at another man and four children.  The shooting went down on Wednesday, February 2, at approximately 5:45 p.m. in the 5200 block of SE 31st Street, in Ocala, Florida.  The shooter was identified as Searron Brooks III.

Following the shooting on Wednesday, MCSO received several calls in reference to gunshots at that Ocala location. When deputies arrived on the scene, located in the Whispering Sands neighborhood, they were directed to a 27-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds.

Deputies also learned that several juvenile victims were present during the shooting but were uninjured. The 27-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for injuries that were not life-threatening. MCSO Major Crimes Detective Pinder responded to the scene to investigate the shooting.

Through the detective’s investigation, he learned that the 27-year-old victim was outside of the incident location with the juvenile victims when a black 4-door vehicle approached. At that time, Searron Brooks III brandished a firearm and fired multiple gunshots toward the victims.

Brooks exited the vehicle and pursued the 27-year-old victim while firing several additional gunshots, striking him multiple times. Brooks then reentered the vehicle and fled from the scene.

Several witnesses and the 27-year-old victim were able to identify Brooks as the shooter.

On Thursday, February 3, Brooks was taken into custody following a traffic stop in the 1400 block of NW 10th Street, in Ocala.  He was charged with Attempted Homicide, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and four counts of Aggravated Assault.

Brooks was transported to the MCSO Criminal Investigations Division for questioning, but he refused to provide a statement and requested legal counsel. He was transported to the Marion County Jail, where he is currently being held without bond.

(Source and Searron Brooks III Mugshot: MCSO)

~ Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Connect with Richard on Facebook and Twitter