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Man, woman found shot to death in Marion County, deputies say

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a man and woman who were found shot to death near a home Sunday.

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According to a news release, the incident happened in Whispering Sands.

Deputies said they received a call around 11 a.m. for a suspicious incident at the home on Southeast 28th Street and Southeast 52nd Avenue.

When they arrived at the scene, they found the man and woman with apparent gunshot wounds.

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Investigators are still looking for more information regarding the double homicide.

If you saw anything that could help law enforcement, contact Detective Joe Miller at 352-369-6806.

For anonymous tips, contact Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP and reference 23-54 in your tip.

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