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1 killed in Marion County shooting

Investigation underway on NE 22nd Court in Citra

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MARION COUNTY, Fla. – One person was killed in a shooting Tuesday morning in Citra, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said deputies responded to the 17770 block of NE 22nd Court around 11:30 a.m.

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When deputies arrived, they found the victim, described only as a male, shot to death.

No other details, including the age of the victim, have been released.

Sheriff’s officials said major crimes detectives and the forensic unit are investigating.

This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.