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Man arrested in shooting at Promenade Apartments

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at Promenade Apartments in Ocala that left another man injured.

Jihad Kiran Elvy was arrested by a detective with the Ocala Police Department for his alleged connection to a shooting at the apartment complex, which is located at 1421 SW 27th Avenue.

Man arrested in shooting at Promenade Apartments
Elvy Kiran Jihad

Ocala Police Department officers responded to a shooting incident on Friday, July 23, just after 2 p.m., according to a social media post from OPD.

According to the post, one victim suffered gunshot wounds and was transported to the hospital.

The shooting at Promenade Apartments came less than 24 hours after a shooting at Sutton Place Apartments claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy.

Elvy was charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm with the serial number removed.