Ocala Police Department Investigates Homicide

Saga CommunicationsThe Ocala Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours in Christmas Day. Courtesy: Ben Baugh/352today ben-bauigh-352-today

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – On December 25, at 4:11 a.m., the Ocala Police Department received a report of gunshots near the 800 block of W. Silver Springs Place. Officers immediately responded and found a deceased adult male at the scene.

Detectives are actively investigating this homicide and are working closely with the victim’s family during this difficult time.

If anyone has information on this incident, please call Detective Quintero at 352-369-7000. Or you can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Marion County at **TIPS or 352-368-7867 or via www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.