The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is seeking more information from the community regarding a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday morning in Citra.
On Saturday, August 6, shortly before 1:50 a.m., MCSO received a call for service in reference to a shooting near the 4700 block of W Highway 318 in Citra. When deputies arrived at the location, they found a deceased black male who had been shot.
According to MCSO, the victim’s name is not being released pending next-of-kin notification.
The MCSO Major Crimes detectives are actively investigating the shooting death and are asking for anyone with information to come forward. If you have any information about this homicide, please call Detective Daniel Pinder at 352-368-3508.