17-year-old Sofia Lugo found shot to death on Sunday

Marion County deputies have identified Saul Garcia Macias as a person of interest in his girlfriend's shooting death (Marion County Sheriff's Office)

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies in Marion County are looking for the boyfriend of a 17-year old girl who died from a gunshot wound, according to a news release.

Deputies said that on Sunday around 12:55 a.m. they responded to a report of a suspicious death at a home in the 1000 block of NW 111th Court in Dunnellon.

According to the release, when deputies arrived, they located a female – identified as 17-year-old Sofia Lugo – who sustained a gunshot wound. Lugo was pronounced dead at the scene.

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During their investigation, deputies said they identified the victim’s boyfriend, Saul Garcia Macias, as a person of interest.

According to the release, detectives have been unable to make contact with Garcia Macias and his current whereabouts are unknown.

Anyone with information about Garcia Macias’ location is asked to contact Detective Ryan Stith at 352-368-3542 or the Marion County Sheriff’s non-emergency number at 352-732-9111.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also contact Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP(7867) and reference 23-67 in your tip.

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