OCALA, Fla. – A 17-year-old was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into a shooting that occurred at a bonfire party celebrating Forest High School’s homecoming on September 27, 2025.
On October 28, Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Detective Anthony Esquivel arrested Zachary Sarrach for multiple felonies, including Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.
Investigation Details
The incident occurred in the 2100 block of SE 52nd Court in Ocala. MCSO deputies learned that a physical altercation broke out, during which Sarrach allegedly brandished a handgun and fired multiple shots at a juvenile victim, who was fortunately not injured.
Key evidence in the case came from a social media video of Sarrach with the firearm as shots were fired. MCSO shared a still photo from the video, leading to a break in the case on October 3. Ocala Police Department (OPD) Detective Zaino recognized Sarrach from a previous interaction…