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House party ends in shooting in Macclenny

Macclenny, Fla. — The Baker County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 17-year-old suspect in a weekend shooting that sent two people to the hospital.

Deputies say Lejon Edwards, Jr. and David Boldry, Jr. opened fire early Sunday at a house party on Bogie Drive in Macclenny.

An 18-year-old victim was hit seven times. A 20-year-old victim was shot five times.

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Both are hospitalized in critical condition.

Detectives were able to identify the suspects.

Boldry, 27, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery.

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Edwards, 17, is still on the run.

Still no word on a motive.

Anyone with information about Edwards’ location is asked to call the BCSO at 904-259-2861.

Or you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 904-398-3775.

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