Teen arrested in Ocala shooting that left man critically wounded, deputies say

The Brief

  • A 17-year-old boy is accused of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, armed trespassing and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
  • The shooting occurred Nov. 14 in Ocala, leaving the victim critically wounded; he is now stable.
  • According to authorities, the teenager admitted to deputies that the gun discharged while he tried to scare the victim, but investigators found no evidence of a confrontation.

OCALA, Fla A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month.

The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.

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