BAKER COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) - An 18-year-old suspect is dead, two others are injured, and four are in custody after a feud on social media lead to a home invasion and shootout at a North Florida home.
According to the Baker County Sheriff's Office, five individuals were arrested after a shooting over the weekend.
They say the shooting was the result of an ongoing feud between the suspects and the individuals fueled by derogatory and threatening rhetoric between the two groups on social media.
Early Sunday morning, seven suspects, William Lauramore, 24, Zachary Bell, 20, Joseph Albino, 24, Christian Watkins, 19, Cory Lauramore, 18, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, went to a home in Glen St. Mary.
Deputies say they were armed with firearms, wearing masks and other clothing to hide their identity. They went with the intent to confront the occupants of the residence about the ongoing feud.
According to BCSO, the suspects forced their way into the home and confronted the occupants, who deputies have identified as David Boldry, 22, David Johnson, 21, Matthew Cornish, 19, and Justin Raulerson, 18.
However, the suspects' plan backfired, as the occupants inside the home woke up to loud noises and yelling. They then armed themselves and began exchanging gunfire after realizing they were being threatened.
As a result of the shooting, three of the suspects were shot multiple times: An unidentified juvenile, who is currently being treated at Shands Jacksonville, William Lauramore, who was treated and released to law enforcement, and Cory Lauramore, who later died from his gunshot wounds.
William Lauramore is in custody in Duval, County and will be transported to the Baker County Detention Center Monday evening.
The suspects are currently charged with home invasion. There may be additional charges added at a later date.
The Baker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating agency and is continuing to follow up on leads and other circumstances that led to this incident.
