Convicted felon Hunter Destin caught after firing gun inside Marion County home, deputies say

Authorities say Destin fled the scene but was quickly located and arrested after allegedly firing a shot during a domestic disturbance.

By Kathy Dugan July 3, 2025 6:57 am

Mugshot of Hunter Destin following his arrest in Marion County, Florida — ContributedMarion County Sheriff's OfficeHunter Destin, a convicted felon, was arrested after allegedly firing a gun inside a Marion County home on Pecan Road.

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A convicted felon is back behind bars after allegedly firing a gun during a disturbance inside a Marion County home, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

MCSO says that Corporal Tripp responded to a shots-fired call in the 5400 block of Pecan Road. The investigation revealed that Hunter Destin fired a gun while inside a bedroom at the residence and fled the scene before deputies arrived.

Destin was found a few houses away and detained. Inside the home, MCSO says that deputies discovered a hole in a dresser and a spent round from the firearm.

Because Destin is a convicted felon, he is not allowed to legally possess firearms. He was arrested and transported to jail.

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