A second Florida teenager has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl in Lake City, according to reports.
On Wednesday, officers arrested 15-year-old Jayden Tyler Burch on charges of murder and attempted murder in connection to the death of 12-year-old Mariah Smith. 14-year-old Jatarious Fluellen was arrested on similar charges on Aug. 28.
Mariah suffered a fatal gunshot wound on Aug. 24 when bullets were fired into her home on Northwest Long Street. As part of the 7-week-long investigation, detectives traveled to Miami and interviewed witnesses to develop probable cause to arrest Burch.
“I am extremely pleased with the efforts put forth by investigators from the Lake City Police Department, State Attorney’s Office along with agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement who have been working this case. These men and women have tirelessly worked this case,” stated Chief Gerald Butler. “I would like to thank the community for its support and assistance in providing valuable information during this investigation. The tragic loss of Mariah has deeply impacted us all, and we continue to work diligently to identify and arrest all those involved in her murder.”
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