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Friday, March 29, 2024

Man barricades himself inside residence on NW 110th Court, increased police presence in area

There is an increased law enforcement presence near the 1400 block of NW 110th Court in Ocala due to a man who has barricaded himself inside a residence.

A Marion County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiation Unit have arrived on scene and are attempting to make contact with the man.

According to MCSO, the man threatened Marion County Fire Rescue employees who had responded to the location to extinguish a residential fire.

Residents are encouraged to avoid this area, if possible, while law enforcement works to resolve the situation.