Homicide investigation underway after witnesses find man dead, Marion County deputies say

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - Marion County deputies are conducting a homicide investigation after witnesses found a dead body in Dunnellon, the sheriff's office said. 

What we know:

The Marion County Sheriff's office is investigating a reported suspicious death near 189th Avenue in Dunnellon. 

The sheriff's office, who reported its active investigation around 9 p.m., May 5, said the investigation began when witnesses found a dead adult man – later identified as Henry Singleton, 29. 

By May 6, the sheriff's office said the case is now being investigated as a homicide. 

Singleton was found dead from a gunshot wound, deputies said. 

What we know:

This investigation is ongoing.