SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. — Sumter County deputies said they are investigating a double homicide after two teenagers were found dead early Wednesday.
Deputies said the teens were found dead shortly after 5 a.m. near County Road 219 in Wildwood.
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Deputies identified the teenagers as Isaiah Nelson, 17, of Wildwood, and Prestin Nixon, 16.
“This remains an active investigation, however, this does not appear to be a random act,” deputies said in a statement.
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Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at 352-793-2621, or to remain anonymous, Crimeline at 800-423-8477.
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Homicide Update The victims of the homicide have been identified as Isaiah Alexander Nelson, 6/4/2003, of Wildwood, FL,...
Posted by Sumter County Sheriff's Office-Florida on Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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