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The Lake City Police Department has revealed that a second individual taken into custody was allegedly the getaway driver during the shooting incident.
In Lake City, Florida, authorities reported on Friday that they apprehended a second suspect tied to a “drive-by style shooting” incident.
Leon McCrutchen, aged 41, faces charges as an accomplice to Attempted Second Degree Murder. His involvement reportedly included chasing the target, aiding the shooter, facilitating their escape, and attempting to hide evidence.
On Thursday, April 2, officers from the Lake City Police Department were dispatched to the vicinity of NW Bascom Norris Drive and NW Oakland Avenue following an alert from the FLOCK gunshot detection system.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered shell casings along with vehicle debris, suggesting a collision had taken place. Further investigations revealed that a shooting victim had been admitted to HCA North Florida Hospital with gunshot injuries.
Police say that through their investigation, it was determined that a Ford Mustang had been pursuing the driver of a Toyota Tundra before an occupant of the Mustang, identified as 23-year-old Jamal Waters, fired multiple rounds.
Waters was later arrested after being identified and connected to the shooting.
Police say that as part of their continued investigation, the driver of the Mustang was identified as McCrutchen.
“This arrest reflects the continued work of our detectives to hold all individuals involved in violent crimes accountable,” says Police Chief Gerald Butler. “Anyone who participates in or assists with this type of behavior will be identified and prosecuted.”