Detectives Investigating Deadly Shooting Involving a Juvenile in Marion Oaks
Detectives are investigating a tragic shooting that took the life of a 14-year-old boy in the Marion Oaks subdivision late Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a call in the 15,000 block of SW 48th Avenue, where they discovered the victim, identified as Marshaun Jones, who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
Major crimes detectives have classified the incident as a homicide and are actively seeking information. Authorities urge anyone with knowledge of the event to contact Detective Jason Williams at 352-369-6715. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call CrimeStoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP (7867) and reference tip number 24-35.
The investigation is ongoing, with further details to be released as they become available.
