Updated April 21, 2018 By WFTV.com OCALA, FLA. — The 19-year-old gunman who caused panic and fear at a Florida high school when he opened fire Friday morning said he was “sorry.” >> Read more trending news The gunman, identified as Sky Bouche, brought a shotgun onto campus at Forest High School in Ocala and shot a 17-year-old student in the ankle, deputies said. The shooting happened on the day planned for a national classroom walkout to protest gun violence.Bouche was taken into custody by school resource officer Jim Long within three minutes of the gunfire. Recommended for you Recommended for you Recommended for you Most read 1 Palm Beach County mugshots: Arrest photos from Palm Beach County 2 Florida commissioner allegedly fed, housed couple in exchange for sex 3 Why Manny Diaz thinks 2018 Miami Hurricanes ‘might have something’ special | Canes Watch “He did not hesitate. He went right … [Read more...] about ‘Sorry,’ says man, 19, who opened fire at Florida high school
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1 student wounded in shooting at Florida high school
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A gunman carrying a shotgun in a guitar case opened fire at a Florida high school, wounding one student as other students and teachers piled desks and cabinets against classroom doors to make barricades.The 19-year-old suspect was later arrested and apologized as he was led away in handcuffs.Friday's shooting at Forest High School in Ocala happened on a day planned for a national classroom walkout to protest gun violence. A 17-year-old boy was taken to a hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening wound to his ankle.The suspect, Sky Bouche said "sorry," followed by "It doesn't matter anyway" to reporters as he was led from the school in handcuffs by several deputies. Authorities said Bouche was a former student at the school."I didn't shoot anyone," he said to reporters. He ignored most of the other questions until asked what he'd say to the shooting victim. That's when he said, "sorry."The shooting comes just over two months after a gunman … [Read more...] about 1 student wounded in shooting at Florida high school
Retired Florida deputy running 390 miles from Ft. Myers to Tallahassee to honor fallen deputies
TAMPA, Fla. — A 10-year veteran of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is taking on a grueling 390 mile run from Ft. Myers to Tallahassee to raise money for the non-profit Florida Run for the Fallen.On day 2 of his 390-mile plus journey, Sergeant Samuel “Sammy” Gonzalez said the searing heat has been his biggest challenge.“It takes a lot out of you,” Gonzalez said. “I am sore. I am extremely sore.”ABC Action News caught up with Gonzalez near Ruskin after finishing 49 miles that took him through Charlotte, Manatee, and Sarasota County.Law enforcement officers in each jurisdiction cheering him on. Some, even jumping out and running alongside Gonzalez to show their support. All of the money raised during the run will benefit families of fallen officers. Halfway through day one, Gonzalez said he learned that two Gilchrist County deputies, 30-year-old Sgt. Noel Ramirez and 25-year-old Deputy Taylor Lindsey were shot and killed in the … [Read more...] about Retired Florida deputy running 390 miles from Ft. Myers to Tallahassee to honor fallen deputies
The Latest: Florida school shooting suspect says ‘Sorry’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on teenager suspected of firing a shotgun in a Florida high school (all times local):7:45 p.m.A teenager suspected of firing a shotgun in a Florida school said sorry as he was being led away by deputies.The Marion County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as 19-year-old Sky Bouche. The department posted video on Facebook of Bouche handcuffed and surrounded by deputies as reporters asked him questions.He ignored most, but said, "I didn't shoot anyone." When asked what he'd say to the victim or his family, Bouche added, "Sorry. It doesn't make it better anyway."———9:35 a.m.Authorities say one student shot another in the ankle at a Florida high school and a suspect is in custody.The Ocala Star-Banner reports the shooting happened Friday morning at Forest High School which was on lockdown. The injured student was taken to a local hospital.Police say the suspected shooter is also a student at the school.No other details … [Read more...] about The Latest: Florida school shooting suspect says ‘Sorry’
Ocala, Florida school shooting: School resource officer praised for quick actions
OCALA, Fla. -- A Florida school resource officer is being praised for quickly confronting the gunman during a shooting at a high school that injured one student Friday. The shooting happened Friday morning at Forest High School in Ocala, which was put on lockdown. The wounded student, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury to his ankle. The suspect,19-year-old Sky Bouche, was quickly taken into custody by the school resource officer, Marion County Sheriff's Deputy James Long, officials said. Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Long heard a loud bang about 8:39 a.m. and immediately rushed to the source of the sound. Within minutes, at about 8:42 a.m., Long reached the shooting scene and the shooter was in custody, officials said. Long "did not hesitate. He went right in," Woods said at a news conference. Bouche, a former student, carried a shotgun in a guitar case into the school by blending in with students, said Craig Ham, … [Read more...] about Ocala, Florida school shooting: School resource officer praised for quick actions