19-Year-Old Griffin Chase Smith Found Dead in Car Following Shooting in Marion County

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Deputies Launch Investigation after Man Found Dead in Marion County Car Shooting

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation following a tragic incident in Marion County over the weekend. According to the sheriff’s office, a man was discovered dead inside a car, having suffered from a gunshot wound.

Deputies were summoned to a reported car crash behind the Marion Oaks Community Center in Ocala on Saturday afternoon. Upon arrival, they found the victim, identified as 19-year-old Griffin Chase Smith, inside a white 2020 Dodge Ram pickup truck. Smith had been shot prior to the crash and was immediately rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and passed away.

Detectives working on the case revealed that during their investigation, they determined that Smith had been shot near a Dollar General store located at 198 Marion Oaks Blvd. After being shot, Smith got into his truck and drove away, eventually stopping about a mile away in the wood line behind the community center.

In an effort to gather more information about the incident, detectives are urging anyone who may have witnessed the shooting at the Dollar General, including customers or employees of nearby businesses, to come forward. Any piece of information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove crucial in solving the case.

The authorities have provided contact details for individuals with information to reach out. They can call detectives directly at (352) 368-3508 or contact the sheriff’s office’s non-emergency number at (352) 732-9111. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Marion County at (352) 368-7867. When making an anonymous tip, be sure to reference the case number 23-65.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities are committed to finding justice for Griffin Chase Smith and his family. The community is encouraged to come together and provide any assistance they can to help bring the perpetrator(s) to justice.

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This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community involvement in maintaining public safety. By working together and providing valuable information, residents can help ensure that their neighborhoods remain safe and secure.

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