MARY ESTHER, Fla. — A Mary Esther man was arrested after investigators determined a bullet struck an occupied vehicle during a shots-fired incident along Miracle Strip Parkway.
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Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Thursday to the area of 531 E. Miracle Strip Parkway after receiving reports of gunfire.
During the investigation, deputies learned a nearby vehicle’s tire had been struck by a round. The driver told deputies he heard yelling coming from the area before hearing a loud bang and later discovering that a tire had been punctured.
Investigators recovered evidence from the vehicle and identified a suspect through witness statements and other evidence gathered during the investigation.
According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect was identified as John Christian Sutton of Mary Esther.
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Mr Sutton was charged with shooting or throwing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and criminal mischief.
No injuries were reported.
The investigation remains with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
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