Woman Randomly Shot at Busch Gardens Theme Park

A 20-year-old woman was shot in the leg at a Florida theme park during New Year’s celebration. Police say an errant bullet came from outside the park.

Kaitlyn Jacobs was waiting for the New Year’s fireworks at Busch Gardens in Tampa when, as she told police, she felt a sudden and inexplicable pain in her leg shortly before midnight. She was transported to a local hospital where an X-ray revealed a bullet in her lower left leg.

The injuries were not life-threatening and Jacobs was released shortly after. 

Florida has “conceal and carry” gun laws in which any legal resident of the state over the age of 21 can carry a pistol concealed in their clothing provided they have a permit to do so. Additionally, anyone can keep a gun in their car without a permit. 

Florida law also permits private firearms sales between residents without processing through a licensed dealer meaning just about anyone can legally buy a gun in Florida without a background check or waiting period.