Marion County deputies are investigating a suspicious death after witnesses found an adult man near 189th Avenue in Dunnellon late Tuesday night. Deputies say they were called to the area around 9 p.m. and stayed on scene into the night while detectives documented and collected evidence. Authorities have not yet identified the man publicly or released a cause of death while the probe remains active.
In a social media post and follow-up reporting, the sheriff’s office said the investigation began when witnesses located the body and called deputies, according to Fox 35 Orlando. Local outlet WCJB reported the call came from the area near 189th Avenue and that no additional details have been released.
What Investigators Say
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says its Major Crimes detectives handle homicides, suicides and unexplained deaths and work closely with the 5th Judicial District Medical Examiner’s Office as cases move forward, per the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives are asking anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the call to come forward so they can firm up timelines and follow up on tips.
Recent Pattern in Marion County
Reporters and residents note the county has seen several unusual death investigations in recent months. WESH reported a suspicious death on Silver Road in March, and News4Jax covered a February case in which four people found inside a home were initially suspected to have been exposed to carbon monoxide while investigators awaited medical-examiner findings.
How to Help
Anyone with information about the Dunnellon case is asked to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 352-732-9111 or submit a tip online via the agency’s website. Contact details and the online tip portal are available on the sheriff’s office site. Deputies did not immediately say whether any arrests have been made, as Fox 35 Orlando reported.
