3 teenagers arrested in Sanford shooting that left 16-year-old dead, police say
SANFORD, Fla. - Three teenagers were arrested for a shooting that left a 16-year-old dead outside a Sanford apartment building on Sunday, police said.
Jackie Irving Jr, 18, and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on a charge of first-degree premeditated homicide. Angel Diaz, 18, was arrested on a charge of accessory after the fact to first-degree premeditated murder.
On October 22, around 5:45 p.m., police said they received a 911 call about a shooting that happened near the Stratford Pointe Apartments at 1700 Old England Loop.
Officers arrived and found 16-year-old Jamarcus Parker in the parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
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Police said Parker and friends were hanging out in the parking lot when a burgundy Kia drove into the complex. Two people exited the car, approached the group, and began shooting.
In a statement, Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith said:
"After watching the video that captured this heinous act, the suspects' blatant disregard for the lives of so many people is astounding. They cold-bloodedly approached a crowd of teenagers and opened fire. As if this isn't appalling enough watching the young children on bicycles and throwing the football on a Sunday run for their lives as the shooters gunned down a 16-year-old, leaves me speechless and ignites a fire in me."
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call the Sanford Police Department or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.