Shooting investigation near Marion County middle school leaves man dead, deputies say
OCALA, Fla. - An investigation into a shooting and crash near Liberty Middle School in Ocala could cause delays during morning drop-off, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
What we know:
One of the shooting victims, an adult man, has died, and detectives are continuing to investigate the case as a homicide, the sheriff’s office said in an update.
Deputies began investigating after receiving a report that two people had arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds. A vehicle connected to the incident later crashed on SW 95th Street near Liberty Middle School.
Investigators said the incident is isolated and there is no threat to the public or the school.
What we don't know:
No other details about the shooting or the crash have been released.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to call the Marion County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 352-732-9111. Detectives are also asking residents in the area to review any security camera footage recorded between 11 p.m. and midnight that could help the investigation.
The Source: This story was written based on information released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office.