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One student injured in shooting at high school in Ocala, suspect in custody

Posted at 9:23 AM, Apr 20, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-20 18:39:45-04

There has been a shooting at Forest High School in Ocala, according to Marion County Sheriff's Office. 

The suspect, a 19-year-old non-student named Sky Bouche, is in custody and one person is injured, according to deputies. 

A 17-year-old student was injured in the shooting. The student is suffering non-life threatening injuries sustained in the shooting. 

 

 

Local, state and federal officers responded to assist at all schools in Marion County for an increased law enforcement presence at schools in the county. 

Sheriff Woods called both Deputy Jim Long and the student who was injured, heroes.

The victim is in good condition with non-life threatening injuries, and authorities are still looking for a motive.