Marion County deputies search for answers after teen found shot to death in woods

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Marion County are asking for help to solve a teen’s murder.

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Detectives said they need information on his whereabouts and the people he was with at the time of his death.

It’s been a few weeks since the death of Lezarius Graham and there has not been any leads into who killed the teen.

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According to investigators, Graham was found in a wooded area near the 2100 block of NW 43rd Street on June 7.

Investigators said they have determined that Graham was likely killed on June 6 near the area where they found him, but they haven’t found any leads on a suspect.

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Officials say Graham’s nickname was Lee, and the 17-year-old was found dead with a gunshot wound.

The sheriff’s office is trying to gather information on Graham, including the last people that saw him and his whereabouts.

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Anyone with information regarding Grahams’ death is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Marion County.

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