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Park in Lake City closing early on Mother’s Day

Lake City Police Department (Lake City Police Department)

LAKE CITY, Fla. — Annie Mattox Park will close early on Mother’s Day, following a recent shooting during the park’s Easter celebration that left a police officer injured.

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The Lake City Police Department announced the park will close at 7 p.m. on Sunday to ensure safety during the holiday.

The change took place after an officer was shot in the arm when responding to a fight during an Easter event, to which thousands of people attended.

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Lake City police previously said they would consider earlier event cut-off times after the Easter shooting.

The previously announced traffic and parking rules will remain in place.

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