Cypress, FL – A Cypress man was arrested after allegedly firing several rounds at a residence from his vehicle late Thursday evening, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report around 8:10 p.m. Thursday regarding gunshots fired from a moving vehicle on Main Street in Cypress. The suspect, identified as Ashton Johnson, allegedly drove past a home and discharged multiple rounds, with one striking the front door of an occupied residence.
Authorities stated that Johnson had previously been at the property earlier in the evening and was asked to leave. Shortly after, he reportedly returned, firing approximately five rounds from his vehicle. Responding deputies quickly located Johnson, apprehending him without incident. He was transported to the Jackson County Correctional Facility and booked on charges including shooting into a dwelling and discharging a firearm from a vehicle within 1,000 feet of a person—both classified as second-degree felonies.
Sheriff Edenfield acknowledged the cooperation of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Sneads Police Department in the investigation, emphasizing the importance of interagency efforts in bringing about a swift resolution. “This type of reckless violence has no place in our communities. Thanks to strong interagency cooperation, we were able to quickly take the suspect into custody and prevent further danger to the public,” Sheriff Edenfield stated.
The investigation remains ongoing at the time of this release, and authorities encourage anyone with additional information to contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
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