COCOA, Fla. – A man was arrested in connection with a shooting in Cocoa late Tuesday that left a person in critical condition, according to police.
Patrol officers said they responded to the area of 904 Peachtree St. shortly before midnight in reference to shots fired.
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The gunshot victim was located in the parking lot in critical condition, police said.
Officers said they later arrested 25-year-old Samuel Jackson, of Cocoa, in connection with the shooting.
Jackson faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and violation of probation.
Jackson is being held at the Brevard County jail without bond.
His first appearance is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, booking records show.
Note: Due to the information provided, this map depicts the general area of the shooting and not necessarily its exact location.
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