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Marion County mother mourns 18-year-old son shot and killed in southwest Ocala

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Marion County mother mourns 18-year-old son shot and killed in southwest Ocala — Winter Garden Health news

A Marion County mother is grieving the loss of her 18-year-old son, shot and killed in southwest Ocala last week. Tiarra Winston says she is still waiting for answers as she plans his funeral.“Took life out of my body in the moment. I have to say that,” Winston said, describing the moment she learned her oldest child was gone.Jayshon Brooks was one of two people shot following an incident near Liberty Middle School. Deputies say a driver crashed in the area, and a gun was later found near Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary. Both victims showed up at a local hospital. Brooks died from his gunshot wounds.[WATCH: 1 person dead, gun found near 2 schools in Marion County]“The detective came out and said that he had passed away,” Winston recalled. “Honestly, I told him to shut up because I didn’t believe what he was saying to me. And I mean, it’s my baby.”A graduate, a football player, a big brotherBrooks had just graduated from West Port High School in May. He played football for the Wolves an

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