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Ocala Amber Alert kidnapping rescue

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A 13-year-old girl was rescued in Ocala within about 30 minutes of an Amber Alert on July 28, 2026. Deputies fatally shot the suspect after he brandished a weapon; the girl was found unharmed and medically evaluated before reunification, which the report says was completed.

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    1. Update 1Florida Kidnapper Shot, Girl Safe After 30-Minute Amber Alert Rescue

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      Florida Kidnapper Shot, Girl Safe After 30-Minute Amber Alert Rescue

      A 13-year-old taken from her Ocala home was recovered in about an hour. Her accused kidnapper pointed a gun at deputies and was fatally shot.

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    • Marion CountyMarion County, FL, USA1 report
    • OcalaOcala, FL, USA1 report

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