Update: Woman shoots deputy from back of car
The suspect shot a deputy, who returned fire, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
An FDLE Crime Scene Investigator works on gathering evidence from a Marion County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle at the scene of a deputy involved shooting on South Pine Avenue at the entrance of the Budget Inn in Ocala, Fla. on Monday, June 23, 2025. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2025.
A deputy-involved shooting with injuries occurred early Monday (June 23) on South Pine Avenue following a traffic stop, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
The final resting place of the deputy’s vehicle, which crashed into a pole in front of Budget Inn, is at the 2900 block of South Pine Avenue (U.S. Highway 441).
“During a traffic stop on SE 161st Street in Summerfield, one of our deputies arrested Rheanna Harden (DOB: 10/22/2002) for driving with a suspended license, providing false identification to law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
While being transported to jail, Harden-who had concealed a small-caliber handgun in the crotch area of her pants-fired at our deputy, injuring him. The deputy returned fire, wounding Harden. Both were transported to the hospital where they were treated for their injuries and have been released,” wrote a spokesperson from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Marion County Sheriff’s Office Forensics team were on scene processing evidence.
The MCSO noted online that Harden has been charged with attempted second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. She is being held at the Marion County Jail with no bond.
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