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Friday, April 26, 2024

Marion County sheriff seeking help in solving recent homicide case

Marion County sheriff’s detectives are seeking information about a recent homicide.

Deputies on May 2 responded at about 12:15 a.m. to a call for shots fired in the area of Maricamp Road and Pine Terrace. They located the disturbance and found 25-year-old Vontrail Stafford dead inside a home, a sheriff’s office report states.
Deputies also located a child who was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for his injuries and has since been released.

Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Det. Miller at (352) 369‐6806. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352‐368‐STOP (7867), reference case number 20‐33 in their tip and possibly be eligible for a cash reward.