Marion County

Deputies investigate deadly shooting near walking trail in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — A deadly shooting is under investigation near a walking trail in Marion County.

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Deputies in Marion County said they found a man shot to death near the Greenway Trailhead off Banyan Road.

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Investigators said the victim and shooter knew each other, but their identities have not been released by law enforcement.

Photos: Deputies investigate deadly shooting near walking trail in Marion County

Deputies were at the scene near Ocala late into Monday night.

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Deputies were first called out to the trail around 4:30 p.m.

Baseline Trailhead Park was closed while detectives from the sheriff’s office investigated.

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Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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Q Mccray

Q McCray, WFTV.com

Q McCray is an award-winning general assignment reporter.