April 20, 2022
On April 17, 2022 Deputies responded to North East 132nd Lane north of Bronson to a report of a man shot. Deputies arrived to find a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his lower legs. The victim immediately identified the person who shot him and directed the deputies to the home where the shooting suspect could be located.
Deputies arrived at the home of Michael A. Huff (11/22/84) of Trenton, Levy County and took him into custody. A .40 Caliber handgun was recovered at the scene. Deputies learned the victim and the suspect were involved in a fight the night before at a party. Huff told deputies he saw the victim ride onto his property on a motorcycle and went outside to confront him. He claimed the victim attempted to run him over then got off of the motorcycle and was approaching him in an aggressive manner. He said he shot the victim in self-defense.
The victim gave a statement to Detectives at a local hospital where he was being treated for his injuries. The victim said he saw Huff exit his home as he was riding by and thought Huff wanted to patch things up from the night before. When he got off of his motorcycle and started walking toward him, Huff opened fire.
Detectives located spent shell casings from the .40 caliber handgun in two different locations in Huff’s front yard. The locations of these shell casings contradicted statements made by Huff that he was standing still when he began shooting.
Huff was arrested and has been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm. He is being held in the Levy County Detention Center in lieu of a one million dollar bond.