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Lake City Police file charges against owner of gun used in death of 11-year-old boy

Lake City Police issued this detailed statement on Wednesday, May 22:

On Monday, May 20th, the Lake City Police Department filed criminal charges in this case.

On May 12th, 2013, the Lake City Police Department responded to 443 NW Bascom Norris Drive, Cedar Park Apartments, Apartment 202, regarding a report of a firearm discharge.

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