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Fugitive Sought in Lake City Plaza Shooting
19 Jun
Summary
- A shooting occurred on June 14, 2026, in the Gleason Plaza parking lot.
- The victim identified his alleged shooter as homeless 42-year-old Johnathan Mahorian.
- Police have issued an arrest warrant for attempted murder and urge the public not to approach.
Detectives with the Lake City Police Department are seeking Johnathan Mahorian, 42, in connection with a shooting incident on June 14, 2026. The shooting occurred in the rear parking lot of Gleason Plaza, where officers discovered an adult male with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim, who had applied a tourniquet, was sent to the hospital as a trauma alert.
The injured man identified Mahorian as the alleged shooter during a subsequent interview. Mahorian, described as a bald, white male, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds, is homeless and has no listed address. He is wanted on an attempted murder charge.
Lake City Police Chief Gerald Butler emphasized the department's commitment to bringing Mahorian into custody. He urged anyone with information regarding Mahorian's whereabouts to contact law enforcement immediately. The public is advised not to approach the suspect but to call 911 if he is sighted.
