A tragic event unfolded in Orange County on Christmas Day when a 13-year-old girl, identified as Emony Nicole Jackson, was shot and later died from her injuries. The incident, which took place at a home on the 2200 block of Okada Court, has led to the arrest of a 15-year-old suspect, reported to be an accidental shooting by the teen himself.
According to a ClickOrlando report, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 4:45 p.m., where they found Jackson with a gunshot wound. She was promptly transported to the hospital; however, despite medical efforts, she succumbed to her injuries. The teenager alleged to be responsible for the shooting, approached deputies, claiming that the fatal shot was unintentional. He has been charged with manslaughter; no additional details have been disclosed regarding the circumstances leading up to this devastating incident.
As covered by WESH, the 15-year-old is now in custody following the event. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office stated that the teen admitted to the shooting, maintaining that it was an accident. His identity has not been released to the public, and the investigation into the nature of the shooting and how the teen came into possession of the firearm is ongoing.
