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Police still investigating Punta Gorda teen's death

Posted at 2:34 PM, Jun 30, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-01 06:15:50-04

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies are still searching for information on a Charlotte County teen's death.

Gage Jackson, 19, was found floating in a creek three months ago, according to Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies said he was last seen near Washington Loop Road in Punta Gorda on March 19 around 11p.m.

Eleven days later, a boater saw his body just south of Prairie Creek Bridge, according to deputies.

Detectives are investigating his cause of death.

Police ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.