Teen shoots self in foot after faking own abduction, deputies say
By Martin Dreyfuss
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MARION COUNTY, Florida (WBBH) — A 17-year-old Florida boy accused of faking his own abduction is facing charges for making a false report, providing false evidence, and possessing a firearm as a minor.
Authorities in Marion County say the teen told a family member that he had been possibly abducted by four Hispanic men in a van last month.
However, after an investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, they found the details of his story were false.
He was arrested on Oct. 14.
The teen bought a bicycle, a tent and a sleeping bag from Walmart prior to the fake abduction.
Officials with the sheriff’s office say the teen also shot himself in the leg to continue the ruse prior to his being found safe.
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