MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in Thursday’s fatal shooting as Nosiah Santos, born July 6, 2007.
Major Crimes detectives are continuing their investigation. Further details will be released as they become available.
Updated 5.31.25 at 7:38 a.m.: Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to the scene just after 2:20 p.m. and found an adult Black male with a gunshot wound. Marion County Fire Rescue rushed him to the hospital, but he later died from his injuries.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office officials have confirmed that a person of interest has been detained in Jacksonville in connection with Thursday’s fatal shooting at the Petro gas station off I-75 and HWY 318.
Authorities have not released the individual’s name or details about their involvement.
Detectives say the investigation is still active, and more information will be shared as it becomes available.
A man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon during an altercation at the Petro gas station near I-75 and Highway 318.
Originally published 5.30.25 at 5:53 p.m.: Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to the scene just after 2:20 p.m. and found an adult Black male with a gunshot wound. Marion County Fire Rescue rushed him to the hospital, but he later died from his injuries.
Detectives say the shooting happened after an argument broke out between individuals at the gas pumps. The victim’s name hasn’t been released yet, as authorities are still working to notify his family.
MCSO’s Major Crimes detectives are now leading the investigation and are working to identify the person responsible. No arrests have been made, and details about the suspect are still limited.
The sheriff’s office says updates will be shared as the investigation continues.