OCALA, Fla. – Ocala police arrested the third teenager who took part in a robbery that ended in a deadly shooting in front of a mini-mart on March 25.
Officers arrested Dave Foster, Jr.,14, Thursday, nearly a week after the shooting death of 23-year-old Jacorie McCullough.
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Police said Leandre Cox, 18, and Cedrick Bowie, 14, were with Foster prior to the shooting at 7 Days Food Store, 2002 NW 1st Ave.
Cox was seen on surveillance video reaching into the victim’s car and taking a backpack, records show. Investigators said McCullough took the backpack back and placed it inside the car again, prompting Cox to take out a gun and try to hit the victim with it.
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A fight ensued and Cox shot the victim, police said. Investigators said Foster then grabbed the backpack again and the three took off, according to the release.
Investigators said they were able to identify Foster through surveillance video.
Bowie was arrested Monday and faces a charge of being an accomplice to murder.
Cox surrendered to police Tuesday and faces a first-degree murder charge.
Police have not yet said exactly what charges Foster could face.
Anyone with additional information regarding the shooting is asked to contact Ocala Police Department Detective Kern at 352-369-7000 or dial **TIPS to remain anonymous.