Horizon Academy Middle School student, 14, killed in Marion County shooting

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Investigators in Marion County said a 14-year-old was found dead Wednesday evening.

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Deputies responded to the 15000 block of SW 48th Avenue in the Marion Oaks subdivision for reports of a shooting.

When emergency crews arrived, they found Marshaun Jones, 14, dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

Marion County investigators provided no additional details but they do believe this is a homicide.

A Marion County spokesperson said Jones was an 8th grader at Horizon Academy Middle School who had just moved back to the area from Jacksonville and registered for classes on Tuesday.

Deputies are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call Detective Jason Williams at 352- 369-6715.

If you would like to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP (7867) and reference tip number 24-35 in your tip.

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