(Lake County, FL) Yesterday, the Honorable Judge Heidi Davis sentenced 38-year-old Jason Jameel Ganga to 30 Years in the Florida Department of Corrections. Ganga’s sentencing carries a 25 Year Minimum Mandatory.

Earlier this year a Lake County jury found Ganga guilty on charges of Attempted Second-degree Murder, Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle, and Aggravated Battery.

“The defendant’s crime was a brutal attempt on an innocent woman’s life, a clear disregard for the sanctity of human life, and today’s sentence reflects the seriousness of that crime,” said Bill Gladson, Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney.

Back in March of 2023, the Mount Dora Police Department (MDPD) responded to a reported shooting incident in the area of Pine Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a woman in a 2010 Nissan passenger vehicle, suffering from at least two gunshot wounds. Officials on scene observed two bullet holes through the driver’s side window of the vehicle.

Medical treatment was rendered to the victim on scene, who was later transported to a local hospital. The victim was still responsive and able to identify her assailant as “Jason” to authorities. During MDPD’s investigation, detectives were able to later confirm the shooter as Jason Jameel Ganga.

As officers approached the residence, they heard voices and discovered an individual outside, who indicated Ganga was inside the home. MDPD officers located Ganga hiding under a bed. As they attempted to remove him from under the bed, they observed him holding a handgun to his temple.

The weapon, however, lacked a magazine and therefore was not loaded. Deputies were able to secure the firearm and take Ganga into custody. Ganga, who showed signs of alcohol intoxication, refused to cooperate with MDPD’s questioning. A search of the home revealed multiple firearms, including handguns and rifles, with ammunition scattered throughout the premises.

This case was successfully prosecuted by Assistant State Attorneys Gabriel Lozano and Eddie Moffitt.

Published on 09/10/2024.