Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning at Ralph Russell Memorial Park located at 1690 Pine Road in Ocala.
A 17-year-old male victim told detectives that he was sitting in his car at the location when suspects pulled him out of his vehicle and shot him. The victim said he then ran away and began calling out for help. Several people nearby heard the victim yelling for help and called 911.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is receiving treatment for his injuries. He is currently in stable condition. If anyone has any information about this incident, please call Inspector Erik Dice at 352-368-3545. Citizens can also phone anonymous tips to the Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP or 352-368-7867. Text tips to 274637 using keyword 368STOP. Tips can also be submitted at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com. For Crime Stoppers, please reference 17-23 in your tip. Also for Crime Stoppers, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for an award of up to $1,000.00.
