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‘Suspicious death’: Body found on side of road in Marion County, deputies say

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after the body of a deceased man was found on the side of the road in northwest Marion County on Tuesday evening.

At approximately 6:35 p.m., MCSO deputies responded to the 7600 block of NW 77th Terrace, near the intersection of W Highway 326, due to reports that a deceased individual had been observed on the side of the road, according to the sheriff’s office.

Upon arrival, deputies located the body of a deceased adult man. In a social media post, MCSO stated that the man’s death appears “suspicious.”

MCSO investigating body found on road near NW 77th Terrace, W Highway 326 intersection (June 27, 2023)
The MCSO Forensic Unit responded to the intersection of NW 77th Terrace and W Highway 326 on Tuesday evening after a deceased body was found nearby (Photo: Marion County Sheriff’s Office)

MCSO Major Crimes detectives arrived on scene and are actively conducting an investigation to determine the man’s cause of death. No further details were provided by the sheriff’s office as the investigation is ongoing.

If you noticed anything suspicious in the area of NW 77th Terrace and W Highway 326 on Tuesday evening, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office asks that you call 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 23-38 in your tip.