One person was injured by gunfire on Saturday night during a shooting incident in downtown Ocala.
The shooting took place in the 200 block of S Magnolia Avenue in downtown at around 8:37 p.m., according to the Ocala Police Department.
Authorities say that one person sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting.
“The shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the general public,” reads a statement from the Ocala Police Department. No suspects are in custody, according to the department.
Police and ambulances were seen throughout downtown Ocala on Saturday in response to the shooting.
Photos shared with Ocala-News.com from witnesses in downtown show both police and fire personnel positioned in the area just moments after the shooting occurred.
Multiple witnesses heard shots, with some reporting the smell of gunfire in the air.
The shooting is currently under investigation. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Ocala Police Department at 352-369-7000.
Ocala-News.com will provide more information as it becomes available throughout the night.