A 16-year-old boy from Haines City in Polk County was arrested and charged following a shooting during a “teen takeover” event at Clearwater Beach on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
During a joint news conference on June 2, the Clearwater Police Department and Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Noah Marsh III.
Details of the Incident and Arrest
- The Shooting: The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Coronado Drive, where hundreds of teenagers had gathered for a social media-promoted “link up” event. Law enforcement stated that Marsh fired seven shots during a fight, wounding a 17-year-old boy.
- The Dispute: Investigators discovered that the shooting stemmed from an ongoing rivalry and a prior dispute that occurred last month in Winter Haven.
- The Charges: Marsh was arrested on Monday night, June 1, and booked into the Polk County Jail. He faces charges of:
- Attempted second-degree murder
- Discharging a firearm in public
- Unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor
- Victim Status: The 17-year-old victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his arm, leg, and chest.
The State Attorney’s Office is currently reviewing the case to determine whether Marsh will be charged as an adult. Additionally, a 17-year-old from Brandon was arrested at the scene on Sunday night for carrying a concealed firearm and resisting an officer after attempting to flee, though police confirmed he was not the shooter.
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