OCALA, FL. (352 Today) — A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally stabbed Monday night in northwest Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded around 8:45 p.m. to a reported stabbing in the 4000 block of W Highway 326. Upon arrival, they found 61-year-old William Kennedy III lying on the ground with multiple stab wounds. Deputies rendered aid at the scene until Marion County Fire Rescue arrived and transported Kennedy to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation and actively searching for a suspect. Detectives believe the incident was isolated and said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials have not released details about a potential motive or suspect description. The investigation remains active, and additional updates are expected as new information becomes available.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information to contact them directly or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Marion County. Updates will be provided by the Sheriff’s Office as the case develops.
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