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Ocala police seek tips after shooting injures mother and child

Ocala police are asking the public for information after a drive-by shooting injured a mother and her young child.

Marion County Florida DeskSeptember 16, 2026
Ocala police seek tips after shooting injures mother and child

Key takeaways

  • Ocala police are seeking public assistance.
  • A drive-by shooting injured a mother and her young child.
  • Police have not identified a suspect in the linked account.
  • Witnesses and people with information are asked to contact police.

Police seek information

The Ocala Police Department is asking the public for help investigating a drive-by shooting that injured a mother and her young child.

What happened

The shooting injured both victims. The incident involved gunfire from a passing vehicle, but Ocala police have not publicly identified a suspect in the information available here.

The mother and child were the people injured in the shooting. No additional details about their conditions, the location or the circumstances were included in the public account linked below.

How to help

People who witnessed the shooting or have information that could help investigators should contact the Ocala Police Department. Tips may help police determine who was involved and what led to the shooting.

Read the ClickOrlando report.

What to watch

  • Any request from Ocala police for specific witnesses or evidence.
  • Updates on the victims’ conditions.
  • An announcement about an arrest or other investigative action.

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