Deputies responded to home near intersection of Southeast 28th Street, Southeast 52nd Avenue in Whispering Sands

Deputies said they were called to a home near the intersection of Southeast 28th Street and Southeast 52nd Avenue in Whispering Sands near Ocala around 11 a.m. (Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A male and a female were found shot to death when deputies responded to a Marion County home Sunday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies said they were called to a home near the intersection of Southeast 28th Street and Southeast 52nd Avenue in Whispering Sands near Ocala around 11 a.m.

Investigators said they found the two victims with gunshot wounds. Deputies are calling the investigation a double homicide.

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The sheriff’s office did not release the ages or identities of the victims, nor did they say what may have led to the gunfire.

Deputies are asking anyone with information on the deadly shooting to call detectives at 352-369-6806 or contact Crime Stoppers at 352-368-7867.

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