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Jared Forsyth

Case from Ocala, FL dated Apr 06, 2015

Victim Details

Jared J. Forsyth

Male

White / Caucasian

Ocala

FL

2015-04-06

33

Jared

Forsyth

07/01/2026

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Officer Jared J. Forsyth, a 33-year-old white male, tragically passed away on April 6, 2015, in Ocala, Florida. Jared Forsyth was an officer with the Ocala Police Department and was participating in a firearms training exercise at the Lowell Correctional Institution's firing range when the incident occurred. During the training, a firearm was accidentally discharged, and the bullet struck Officer Forsyth in the side of his chest, between the panels of his bulletproof vest. Despite being rushed t ...
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  • NBC 6 South Florida: Ocala Officer Fatally Shot During Training
  • WESH: Ocala police officer dies after accidental shooting at firearms training
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