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The Villages
Friday, May 10, 2024

Shots reportedly fired near homes in Ocala

An Ocala man reported hearing multiple gunshots outside his home early Sunday morning, according to a report filed with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

The homeowner who lives on Teak Loop, told a deputy that he was watching a live camera feed outside his home just after midnight when he heard the shots. He said he saw a dark colored pickup truck drive by but didn’t see muzzle flashes or anyone with a firearm.

The homeowner said he quickly searched his front yard for any evidence of the gunfire but couldn’t find anything. Later he found two empty ammunition casings near the front of his home, the report states.

The deputy said he watched the video of the truck driving past, but because of the poor quality of the recording, he couldn’t see a license plate number or determine the make or model of the vehicle.

The deputy said three other homeowners in the area reported hearing the shots but didn’t see any suspicious activity outside their homes. The deputy submitted the ammunition cases into evidence and requested that deputies conduct patrols in the area of the Teak Loop homes.

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