The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person who fatally shot an 18-year-old man in Ocala on Monday evening.
At around 6 p.m., MCSO deputies responded to the 4400 block of NW 22nd Avenue after receiving reports that multiple gunshots had been fired in the area. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a man, identified as 18-year-old Tylique Le’John Christie, had been shot.
Christie was transported to a local hospital in critical condition prior to the arrival of law enforcement. At around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
“MCSO Major Crimes detectives are now conducting a homicide investigation and are actively working to identify possible suspect(s),” stated the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in a media release.
According to MCSO, detectives believe that this shooting is an isolated incident.
If you or anyone you know has information about the circumstances surrounding Tylique Le’John Christie’s death, or any other information that may help with this investigation, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office asks that you call Detective Daniel Pinder at 352-368-3508 or the MCSO non-emergency number at 352-732-9111.
Anyone with information who wishes to remain anonymous can call the Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP (7867) and reference 23-36 in your tip.