SANFORD, Fla. – A 16-year-old was shot and killed Sunday in broad daylight at a Sanford apartment complex, police said.
Sanford police said Jamarcus Parker died in the shooting, which happened around 5:45 p.m. at the Stratford Point Apartments at 1700 Old England Loop.
According to police, Parker was hanging out in the parking lot with a group of friends when a burgundy Kia drove into the complex. Two people got out of the vehicle, approached the group and opened fire, police said.
The shooters then ran back to the Kia and left the area, police said.
Parker was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital, where he died, according to police.
Investigators identified the vehicle of interest and its owner, but no arrests have been made.
A police spokeswoman said at a Monday news conference that the shooters knew Parker and targeted him, calling the shooting an isolated incident.
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Parker attended Journeys Academy in Sanford, and Seminole County Public Schools issued a statement about Parker’s death Monday afternoon.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” the statement said. “Our hearts are with his family, friends, and faculty members. We will have grief counselors available for students and staff as they work through processing their loss.”
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Sanford Police Department or Crimeline at 800 423-TIPS (8477).
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