6 arrested after Florida teen shot and burned in fire pit

6 arrested after Florida teen shot, burned in fire pit From John Couwels, CNN STORY HIGHLIGHTSAuthorities learn of the plot from one of the suspects who confessed to witnessing the killingThe 15-year-old is lured to a home by two females and then attackedThe reason for the attack are unclear The suspects include two minors RELATED TOPICSCrimeFloridaSee more about this story from CNN affiliates WESH, WFTV.

(CNN) -- Six people were arrested this week and accused of luring a 15-year-old boy to a Florida home, shooting him several times, burning his body in a fire pit and putting the remains into paint cans, authorities said.

The killing occurred Sunday in the central Florida city of Ocala, according to a statement from the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Two females in the group allegedly lured the victim, Seath Jackson, to the home and the group beat him with a wooden object. He was then shot several times with a .22 caliber gun, authorities said.

As the wounded teen attempted to flee, he was tackled and shot again, according to the sheriff's statement. His body was allegedly placed in a sleeping bag and burned in a fire pit outside the home.

His ashes were placed into several paint containers and thrown into a large garbage can, authorities said.

Authorities said they learned of the alleged plot from a member of the group who confessed to witnessing the killing.

Four adults and two minors were charged in connection with the killing.

Michael Bargo, 18; Charlie Kay Ely, 18; Justin Soto, 20, and two minors face first-degree murder charges, Marion County Sheriff's Office said.

James Haven, 37, faces charges of accessory to the crime for allegedly helping to dispose Jackson's remains and driving one of the suspects out of the area to avoid arrest, authorities said.

Documents from the sheriff's department gave little information on what caused the killing other than brief statements by suspects about a dispute and a growing hatred.

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