Lake City police arrest suspect in drive-by shooting

Jamal Waters, 23, charged with attempted murder after April 2 incident

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:48pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh camera flash, conceptually illustrating the evidence of a drive-by shooting incident.A recent drive-by shooting in Lake City exposes the dangers of targeted gun violence in the community.Lake City Today

Lake City police have arrested a 23-year-old man named Jamal Waters and charged him with attempted murder in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred on April 2. Officers responded to a gunshot detection alert and found one person had been wounded after multiple shots were fired from one vehicle at another.

Why it matters

Drive-by shootings are a serious concern for public safety, and Lake City police are taking a strong stance against this type of targeted violence in the community. The quick arrest of a suspect demonstrates the department's commitment to addressing violent crime aggressively.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred around 6 p.m. on April 2 near the intersection of Northwest Bascom Norris Drive and Oakland Avenue. Officers responded to a gunshot detection alert and found one person had been taken to the hospital after multiple shots were fired from one vehicle at another. Police have now arrested 23-year-old Jamal Waters and charged him with attempted murder.

  • The drive-by shooting incident occurred on April 2, 2026 around 6 p.m.

The players

Jamal Waters

A 23-year-old man arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the drive-by shooting.

Gerald Butler

The police chief of Lake City, who stated that this type of targeted violence will not be tolerated in the community.

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What they’re saying

“This type of targeted violence will not be tolerated in our community. Our officers and detectives acted quickly to identify those responsible and ensure they are held accountable. We remain committed to protecting our citizens and addressing violent crime aggressively.”

— Gerald Butler, Police Chief

What’s next

Jamal Waters is expected to appear in court in the coming days for a bail hearing.

The takeaway

The swift arrest of a suspect in this drive-by shooting demonstrates Lake City police's commitment to swiftly addressing violent crime and protecting public safety in the community.