CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A man was found dead in the trunk of a vehicle, and another man was discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday in Citrus County.
Early Thursday morning, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to an urgent well-being check near Eden Drive, Inverness.
When units arrived on the scene, they could see evidence of foul play and attempted to contact the homeowner, who is currently a suspect in the case.
As deputies made entry into the house, they found the suspect suffering from a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound to the stomach.
He was transported to a medical facility for treatment, and deputies are waiting for an update on his condition.
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He was transported to a medical facility for treatment, and deputies are waiting for an update on his condition.
As responding units continued their search of the residence, they located the body of a deceased male inside the trunk of a vehicle on the property.
Detectives with CCSO’s Major Crimes Unit and CCSO Crime Scene Technicians have responded to the scene, obtained a search warrant, and are collecting all pertinent evidence to continue the investigation.
“Any death in our community is devastating, but it is especially tough to deliver the news that a loved one will not be able to join their families on a holiday,” said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. “This is an ongoing investigation. We will release more information as it becomes available. However, thankfully, the men and women of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office who serve this county 24/7 have secured a suspect and ensured public safety.”
Please continue to avoid this area so detectives and other first responders can thoroughly investigate this incident.
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