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Teenagers identified as homicide victims in Wildwood

By Meta Minton

Two teenagers have been identified as homicide victims in Wildwood.

The victims of the homicide have been identified as 17-year-old Isaiah Alexander Nelson of Wildwood and 16-year-old Preston Wayne Nixon, also of Wildwood.

Isaiah Alexander Nelson
Isaiah Alexander Nelson
Preston Nixon
Preston Nixon

“This remains an active investigation, however, this does not appear to be a random act,” the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement released Wednesday afternoon.

The bodies were discovered in the area of County Road 219 in Wildwood. A 911 call reporting the discovery was received at about 5 a.m.

If anyone has any information regarding this case, contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (352) 793-2621 or to remain anonymous Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477)

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