CLEARWATER — Detectives with the Clearwater Police Department continue to investigate a shooting that occurred Sunday on Coronado Drive on Clearwater Beach.
According to police, many of the individuals involved in the events leading up to the shooting were from outside Clearwater, including people from Hillsborough and Polk counties.
During the investigation, multiple individuals were detained for investigative purposes. One person has since been charged with criminal offenses.
A 17-year-old Brandon resident was charged with obstructing or resisting an officer without violence, carrying a concealed firearm, and possession of a firearm by a person under 18 years old. Investigators said the teen ran from the scene of the shooting and was detained a short time later.
During a press conference held at noon Tuesday, the Clearwater Police Department announced the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect in connection with Sunday’s shooting on Clearwater Beach.
Police said Noel Marsh III was taken into custody in Haines City at approximately 7:45 p.m. Monday. He is charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Discharging a Firearm in Public, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Minor. Marsh fired seven shots according to investigators.
Investigators said the conflict between the suspect’s group and the victim’s group began about a month ago in Winter Haven. According to detectives, tensions between the groups were fueled by social media disputes and issues related to local parties.
Authorities said a physical altercation occurred between members of the two groups shortly before the shooting.
The victim remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries to his arm, leg, and chest and is expected to recover.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Clearwater Police Department.