OCALA, Fla. — Ocala Police said a man killed a homeowner who was tending to his garden Wednesday afternoon.
Officers said they were called to SE 3rd Street and 11th Avenue for the shooting shortly after someone else reported seeing a man with a gun.
The caller said the man was acting suspiciously.
Police identified the suspect as Isaac Toye. He’s being charged with several crimes, including second degree murder.
Officers identified the victim as Harold Harper. They said Harper’s wife had been working with him, but went inside to take a break when she heard the gunshot.
Officers said Toye has a criminal history out of Tampa.
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