Man found dead after Christmas Day shooting in Ocala, police say

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A man was found dead Thursday after a shooting in Ocala, according to police. 

What we know:

Officers responded to the 800 block of West Silver Springs Place around 4:11 a.m. after a report of gunshots in the area. 

When officers arrived, they found a man dead at the scene.

The death is being investigated as a homicide, Ocala police said. 

The man's identity has not yet been released, but police say they are working closely with his family.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Quintero at 352-369-7000. If anyone with information would like to remain anonymous, they can call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-7867.

The Source: This article was written with information from the Ocala Police Department.

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