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Mother and 5-year-old shot in Ocala, police say

Police say gunfire from a vehicle behind a mother and her child struck both of them in Ocala.

Marion County Florida DeskSeptember 17, 2026
Mother and 5-year-old shot in Ocala, police say

Key takeaways

  • A mother and her 5-year-old child were shot in Ocala.
  • Police said the gunfire came from a vehicle behind them.
  • The initial account does not identify a suspect or provide further details.

What police said

Police said a mother and her 5-year-old child were shot in Ocala after a vehicle traveling behind them opened fire. The account identifies two victims: the woman and her child.

What is known about the shooting

The shooting involved gunfire from a vehicle behind the mother and child. The incident occurred in Ocala. No other details about the vehicle, the suspected shooter or the location were included in the initial account.

What happens next

Police statements or court records could establish whether investigators identify a suspect, make an arrest or file charges. Those records could also provide additional information about the circumstances of the shooting and the victims’ conditions.

The report was published by WESH.

What to watch

  • Police updates identifying the vehicle or a suspect.
  • Any arrest, charging document or court filing.
  • Additional information about the victims’ conditions and the shooting location.

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