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Suspect who caused 2 Lakewood preschools to go on lockdown Monday arrested, Jacksonville police say

Frederick Pierallini III

Police say that gunfire that caused two preschools in Lakewood to go on lockdown on Monday was caused by a man that may have a mental health issue.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested Frederick Pierallini III, 26, on Wednesday.

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He’s accused of attempted murder and resisting an officer.

Police say he fired a shotgun on Stanford Road early Monday, leading to the schools going on lockdown.

Police say his mother told them he has bipolar disorder and has not been taking his medication.

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