Marion County

Gunman at large after man shot and killed in Ocala, police say

Gunman at large after man shot and killed in Ocala, police say

OCALA, Fla. — Police in Ocala are searching for a gunman after a man was shot and killed Sunday night.

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Officers said they were called to NW 8th Street and NW 13th Avenue around 6:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting.

Police said when they arrived at the scene, they found Keith Boone, 30, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

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Boone was taken to a hospital for treatment where he died from his injuries, police said.

Officers said the gunman may have fled the shooting on a bike and was wearing a red or maroon shirt.

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Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Ocala Police Department detectives at 352-369-7000.

Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP (7867) or via www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.

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