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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Florida teen arrested in Atlanta tied to shooting of baby in Brevard County, sheriff says
The Brief A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in Atlanta in connection with the shooting of a 1-year-old girl in Cocoa, Florida. Authorities say the teen fled the state after the incident but was captured with the help of U.S. Marshals. He faces multiple felony charges and is being held without bond. ORLANDO, Fla. - A 17-year-old suspect accused of shooting a 1-year-old girl in Brevard County last week has been arrested more than 500 miles away in Atlanta. What we know A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in Atlanta in connection with the shooting of a 1-year-old girl in Cocoa, Florida. The incident occurred outside a grocery store on Burnett Road, where surveillance video captured three individuals firing at another teen who was with a woman and a baby in a stroller. The child was struck in the pelvis and survived. The teenager, whom FOX 35 News is not naming right now, faces multiple charges. What we don't know Authorities have not yet released the motive behind the shooting or clarified the intended target. Details about how the teen traveled to Atlanta or who may have assisted him remain unclear. Additionally, two suspects involved in the shooting remain at large, with law enforcement continuing to search for that individual. The backstory The shooting occurred in broad daylight and shocked the Cocoa community. Law enforcement quickly identified the suspects through surveillance footage and began a multistate search. The teen reportedly fled Florida and was ultimately located in Atlanta through a joint effort between the Osceola County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals. Two other suspects were previously arrested, and authorities have vowed to apprehend the fourth. What they're saying Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey's strong remarks and swift actions have been met with community support. "You can run, but you can't hide!!" said Sheriff Wayne Ivey. "The long arm of the law knows no bounds." The case underscores both the cooperation among agencies and Ivey expressed gratitude to the U.S. Marshals Service. "Thanks to our great partnerships, we were able to track him down and take him into custody," Sheriff Ivey said. "I also want to thank the community for their continued support with information that aids us during these investigations." What's next The teenager's charges include aggravated child abuse, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony, discharging a firearm in public, possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent, and open carry of a weapon. He is being held without bond. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
West Cocoa shooting: Teen arrested 400 miles away in Georgia
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - A 17-year-old boy wanted in connection to a chaotic shootout outside a West Cocoa grocery store that left a baby shot, has been arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said. What we know U.S. Marshals and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office tracked the 17-year-old to Atlanta, Georgia – more than 400 miles away from Brevard County, Florida, where he was arrested. FOX 35 is not naming the boy due to his age. He is expected to be extradited back to Brevard County, where he'll face a number of charges, including aggravated child abuse, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony, discharging a firearm in public, possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent, and open carry of a weapon. What they're saying "You can run, but you can't hide!! Now in my opinion, if you want to act like a tough guy by firing a gun in the direction of an innocent 2 year old, then be man enough to stand by your actions instead of hiding like a baby!!" - Sheriff Wayne Ivey. BCSO previously clarified to FOX 35 that the child was 1, not 2. The backstory The shooting happened on May 13 outside the Cocoa Meat & Produce on South Burnett Road in West Cocoa, officials said. Three people in a black Mercedes and a man and woman pushing a stroller with a 1-year-old in it began shooting at each other in a "gunfight," Sheriff Ivey said. The fight was apparently over some ongoing feud between the groups. The baby was shot in the pelvis and is expected to survive. The 17-year-old boy who was walking with the woman and baby was arrested on a charge of possession of a firearm. A 32-year-old man was also arrested on a number of charges related to the incident. Authorities are looking for one more person, though specifics have not been released. What you can do Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brevard County Sheriff's Office or Crimeline. The Source The information comes from Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, Brevard County Sheriff's Office, and online arrest records and court records.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
2-year-old shot in gunfight outside Florida store, deputies say
COCOA, Fla. (WFLA)— Approximately 50 rounds were fired in a shooting that left a 2-year-old hospitalized, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office announced. Around 1:23 p.m. on Tuesday, a woman and a man walked into the Cocoa Meat and Produce with a 2-year-old in a stroller when a black Mercedes pulled up and three suspects jumped out of the vehicle. According to Sheriff Wayne Ivey, at about 1:26 p.m., the man and woman came out of the store pushing the stroller, and the three people who had gotten out of the car engaged them. 'As the shooting started to take place, over 50 rounds were fired from all different directions. One of those rounds struck the 2-year-old female baby in the pelvic area,' Sheriff Wayne Ivey said. Florida lawmakers reverse law to require later school start times Florida Attorney General's team investigates price gouging amid hurricane season Trump safe after what FBI describes as apparent assassination attempt The baby was taken to a nearby hospital, where she is in stable condition. Sheriff Ivey said, 'The shooting is apparently over some type of ongoing feud they are having.' The man who came out of the store is in custody, and deputies are searching for the three who were in the black Mercedes. 'There were approximately 50 rounds fired in broad open daylight, between four subjects, who had a baby in between them. All four of them are shooting back and forth with each other, not only putting the baby at risk, but others that are in the area around,' Sheriff Wayne Ivey said. At this time, deputies don't know who shot first. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the Brevard County Sheriff's Office or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- Miami Herald
2-year-old shot in stroller as gunfight erupts outside store, Florida cops say
A 2-year-old tucked in a baby stroller was shot when a four-way gunfight erupted outside a busy Florida store, according to investigators. It happened around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Cocoa Meat & Produce in West Cocoa and investigators have yet to determine a motive, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said in a video posted on Facebook. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says at least four people were involved in the shootout, which began when three men confronted a male and female as they exited the store with a toddler. 'We're not exactly sure at this point who fired first,' Ivey said. 'But as the shooting started to take place, over 50 rounds were fired. Right at 50 round from all different directions. One of those rounds struck the 2-year-old female baby in the pelvic area.' The child is hospitalized in stable condition, he said. Details of her relationship to the male and female at the store have not been released. The three men who confronted the couple escaped. They were seen traveling in a black Mercedes, officials said. Investigators have yet to learn what prompted the gunfire, but the four shooters are believed to be involved in 'some type of ongoing feud.' 'Right now we have the male subject that came out of the store ... in our custody ... We are looking for other three subjects,' Ivey said. 'All four of them are shooting back and fourth at each other, not only putting the baby at risk but others that are in the area around. The parking lot was packed at the time and these individuals are out here acting like clowns, shooting at each other.'
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
Brevard County Sheriff to honor life of beloved K-9 ‘Junny' on Tuesday
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office will hold a celebration of life on Tuesday for a beloved K-9. The sheriff's office announced last week that beloved K-9 Junny died after a battle with cancer. Junny was a close partner of Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. at the East Coast Christian Center in Merritt Island. Officials said Junny will receive full honors. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
