Florida teen texts mom he was shot, abducted by 4 ‘Hispanic’ men: report

There is a disturbing report unfolding in Florida of a minor white teen missing after authorities say he was shot — there are unsubstantiated claims that the teen was wearing a red MAGA hat.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office was called to a shooting on Thursday, about 4:15 p.m. and found an older model pickup truck that belongs to Caden Speight, 17, of Citrus County, the Ocala Star-Banner reported. Caden was not at the scene and could not be located. The sheriff’s office said the teen had been shot and wounded.

“Caden Speight was last seen on September 25, 2025, at around 4:00 p.m., in the 12800 block of SW Highway 484, in Dunnellon,” MCSO said. “He was wearing a t-shirt and blue jeans. Law enforcement believes he may be with four unknown men, possibly Hispanic, who are driving a light-colored van. If you have any information about his whereabouts, or if you see him, please do NOT approach and call 911 immediately.

Speight is white, has brown hair, brown eyes, is 6 feet tall and weighs 150 pounds. He was reportedly involved in a youth rodeo circuit. SouthEast Little Britches Rodeo Association posted a prayer online for Caden and his family.

A social media user said an early Amber Warning said Speight “may be wearing a red Make America Great Again hat,” adding that the detail was dropped from later alerts.

One of the very first amber alerts that went out describes Caden Speight as, “may be be wearing a red Make America Great Again hat.” That detail was removed in subsequent Amber alerts. pic.twitter.com/PkylKMEhoK

— Bre ✟ (@BreFillmore) September 26, 2025

An Amber Alert shared by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) makes no mention of the hat:

AMBER ALERT – PLEASE SHARE

A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for Caden Speight, a white male, 17 years old, 6 feet tall, 150 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes, last seen in the area of the 12800 block of SW Highway 484 in Dunnellon, Florida, who was last seen wearing an… pic.twitter.com/BPRLxIBa1S

— FDLE (@fdlepio) September 26, 2025

Another user posted, “His parents own a blueberry farm called Simple Life. His social media shows he’s a big supporter of Donald Trump & MAGA. His parents claim they received a text from him yesterday at 4pm saying he was shot & needed help. Also mentioned 4 Hispanics and a van.”

More info on 17-year-old Caden Speight. His parents own a blueberry farm called Simple Life. His social media shows he’s a big supporter of Donald Trump & MAGA. His parents claim they received a text from him yesterday at 4pm saying he was shot & needed help. Also mentioned 4… pic.twitter.com/sTf9D4ZjWe

— JLR© (@JLRINVESTIGATES) September 26, 2025

Several circulating reports say that Caden was able to text his mom and tell her he was shot just before his alleged abduction.

“Mom, I’m shot… 4 men… white van.”
That was the last message 17-year-old Caden Speight sent his mom.
Moments later — his phone was found snapped in half.
And now… Caden is missing.

This isn’t just a runaway.
This is a full-blown Amber Alert out of Dunnellon, Florida,… pic.twitter.com/U0iHSgxAVP

— Mr PitBull (@MrPitbull07) September 26, 2025

ABC affiliate WCJB confirmed that the family does own the U-pick blueberry farm in the Dunnellon area.

Concern for Caden’s well-being flooded social media, as well as anxiety over the possibility that he may have been targeted for being a Trump supporter:

This is 17 yr old Caden Speight who is missing now after reports he was shot and abducted by 4 Hispanic males. Reports say he may have been wearing a MAGA hat when this happened. Pray for Caden and the police as they search for him. pic.twitter.com/ZfAHtE6EWu

— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) September 26, 2025

BREAKING – 17-year-old Caden Speight of Florida is missing after being shot and abducted by four Hispanic men in a light-colored van in Dunnellon, with a UPS driver reporting seeing four similar men working on a nearby roof who appeared aggressive and hostile in the neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/rFBmtW6BCi

— Right Angle News Network (@Rightanglenews) September 26, 2025

Potentially major story brewing

Caden Speight’s still missing. He was shot and abducted by four Hispanic males in a bright van yesterday (FL, Marion County) pic.twitter.com/XatAQAA9g3

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) September 26, 2025

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