Rick Patrick
rick@greenepublishing.com
The Madison Police Department (MPD) has reported that during the early morning hours of Friday, July 24, the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old occurred within the city limits. MPD Chief Chris Cooks reported that the suspect has been arrested and “there is no further threat to the community as this was an isolated incident. Chief Cooks identified the suspect as Keyon McCray, 19, of Madison. McCray has been booked into the Madison County Jail on charges of premeditated first degree murder, possession of a stolen firearm and marijuana possession with intent to sell/manufacture/deliver. The name of the victim has not been released.
Chief Cooks acknowledged the assistance of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), which lead to a timely arrest being made in the case. This is an ongoing investigation and, as such, information is limited. More information will be made available as it is released.