Officer Justin Hare Funeral: New Mexico State Police Mourn the Loss of Hero Slain by Marion Man

Albuquerque, New Mexico – Funeral services are scheduled to take place on Wednesday for New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare, who was tragically shot and killed by Jaremy Smith of Marion, South Carolina. Officer Hare’s passing has left his community and colleagues in mourning, as they remember his dedicated service and commitment to protecting … Read more

Shooting Suspect Apprehended in New York after Incident at Marion Oaks Barbershop

Marion Oaks, Florida – An ordinary day turned tragic at the Humberto Barbershop in Marion Oaks when Milagros Guzman Lopez was fatally shot following an argument on January 12. The incident left loved ones and bystanders in shock, struggling to comprehend the senseless violence that unfolded in broad daylight. The arrest of the alleged shooter, … Read more

Shooting in Marion County Leaves One Dead: Deputies on the Hunt for Killer

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities in Marion County are actively investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred in Citra, where one person was tragically killed. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene on Northeast 41st Court around 4 p.m., discovering the deceased victim. At this time, the identity of the individual has not … Read more

Marion County Shootout Leaves Suspect Dead, K-9 Seriously Injured

Marion County, Florida – A shootout involving Marion County deputies resulted in a suspect’s death and a K-9 officer being seriously injured. The incident occurred after deputies responded to a service call in Silver Springs, leading to a violent confrontation. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 9 a.m. for a suspected battery … Read more

Shooting Leaves Woman Dead in Marion County as Deputies Search for Suspect

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — A woman was fatally shot in Marion County, and deputies are currently seeking a suspect. The incident occurred in a shopping plaza near Marion Oaks Boulevard and Marion Oaks Drive shortly before 2 p.m. on Friday. The victim was identified as 47-year-old Milagros Guzman Lopez, but the suspect remains at large. … Read more

Marion County Sheriff’s Office Issues Arrest Warrant After Shopping Plaza Shooting

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of a suspect involved in a shooting that resulted in the death of a woman at a shopping center. The suspect has been identified as 33-year-old Melvin Arias, and he is wanted for the murder of Milagros Guzman Lopez. … Read more

Fatal Shooting Suspect Arraigned in Marion County Circuit Court

OCALA, Fla. – A 19-year-old man from Anthony, Lebron Mondale Jones, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder, three counts of attempted second-degree murder, and one count of attempt second-degree murder in connection with the shooting that took place on January 1, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries … Read more

DNA Evidence Links Marion Gales to Decades-Old Unsolved Murder Case, Exonerating Dr. Ed Friedland

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) —Newly released DNA results in a decades-old murder mystery in Charlotte provide potentially incriminating evidence against a 61-year-old career criminal named Marion Gales. This evidence is connected to the 1990 crime scene where Kim Thomas was killed, adding fuel to one of Charlotte’s most infamous unsolved murders. Defense attorney David Rudolf … Read more