A 17-year-old from Marion County was arrested on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in connection with a shooting that occurred a month prior at a Forest High School homecoming bonfire party. Zachary Sarrach faces a host of charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, after allegedly firing multiple shots at another juvenile during a physical altercation.

The incident occurred late on the night of September 27, 2025, in the 2100 block of SE 52nd Court in Ocala. Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies received a call for service the following day regarding the shooting.

Witnesses at the party were initially unable to identify the suspect, though a physical fight preceded the gunfire. Fortunately, the juvenile victim was not injured.

The case took a turn when deputies locate

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