OCALA, Fla. – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Paddock Mall in Ocala last month. Albert Shell Jr., 39, was taken into custody by Ocala police officers in collaboration with the United States Marshals Service. The arrest comes after Shell allegedly shot and killed a man and injured a woman inside the mall on December 23, 2023.

The Ocala Police Department shared a body camera video showing the shirtless suspect being apprehended. In the video, the time stamp indicates that the arrest took place shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday. Shell now faces charges of premeditated first-degree murder and attempted premeditated first-degree murder.

Upon police arrival at the scene, 40-year-old David Nathaniel Barron was found dead inside the mall, and a woman was discovered with a gunshot wound to the leg. The injured woman was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover from her non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities believe that the shooting was a targeted act. The investigation is ongoing, and the police department has promised to provide more information during a news conference.

The suspect’s arrest marks a significant development in the case, bringing closure to the community and the victims’ families. As the investigation continues, more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.

The Ocala Police Department has not released further information at this time, and the case remains ongoing. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.