MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Marion County are searching for the person who shot and killed a teenager.
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Deputies said the shooting happened Monday around 6 p.m. in the 4400 block of NW 22nd Avenue.
Investigations said 18-year-old Tylique Le’John Christie was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital.
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Christie died from his injuries at 9 a.m. Tuesday, deputies said.
Deputies said they are actively looking for whomever killed Christie.
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Detectives said they believe that this is an isolated incident.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 911 or the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
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