The mother of the youth involved with last October’s Pop Warner football practice shooting was arrested on a charge of culpable negligence, police say.
The following is a Thursday, December 7, statement from the Apopka Police Department:
The Apopka Police Department received notification from the Office of the State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit that Ms. Sharelle Johnson, mother of the eleven-year-old involved in a Pop Warner football practice shooting, was arrested today on a charge of culpable negligence.
The Apopka Police Department wants to thank State Attorney Bain and his office for reviewing all the facts related to our investigation and ensuring that proper criminal charges were brought against all individuals connected to this unfortunate incident.
This incident underscores the vital importance of responsible firearm ownership. Those who possess firearms must implement stringent security measures to prevent access by minors, reflecting our collective commitment to community safety by keeping firearms out of inappropriate hands.
At this time, the Apopka Police Department does not have any further comments regarding this case. Our thoughts and prayers persist for the victims affected by this incident.
Apopka police arrested and charged an 11-year-old juvenile with attempted second-degree murder in the October 2, shooting at the Northwest Recreation Complex, which resulted in the injury of two 13-year-old youths.
According to police in a prior media statement, the 11-year-old removed the firearm from a vehicle and fired one round that struck both victims.
