OCALA, Florida — An 18-year-old man was shot and killed Friday evening near an elementary school in Ocala, with the suspects still at large, according to Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
- 18-year-old fatally shot near Saddlewood Elementary
- Shooting happened while school was having event
- Suspects still at large, officials say
The shooting happened at about 6:24 p.m. at SW 32 Street and SW 43 Court, down the street from Saddlewood Elementary School.
Brandon Hammett was injured and taken to a hospital where he later died.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the elementary school was hosting a “safe Halloween event,” which had about 1,200 attendees. Those inside the school reportedly took shelter as a precaution. They were eventually released around 7:30 p.m.
The investigation is ongoing.