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One man charged in shooting outside church

By and on October 21st, 2011 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 2:21 pm

One person is in critical condition following a shooting at the Forest Grove Baptist Church last night.  Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Art Forgey says the victim was outside the church with some friends.

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Patrick A. McCall is being held in the Alachua County Jail charged with attempted homicide.

 


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