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Man dies after Ocala shooting, police say

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Update:

OCALA, Fla. — The Ocala Police Department said the man died from his injuries at the hospital following a shooting Saturday night.

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A man is in critical condition after a shooting Saturday night, the Ocala Police Department said.

According to a news release, police officers were called to the 1700 block of Northwest 1st Street for a shooting around 9:40 p.m.

Once officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a man who was shot and then was taken to the hospital.

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Police are still investigating the incident.

They ask anyone with information about the shooting to contact the police department at 352-369-7000.

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