Man shot dead Friday morning in Liberty County

LIBERTY COUNTY, FL – On January 22, 2021, around 8:30 A.M., Deputies with the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office responded to Lake Mystic Road after receiving a report of shots fired at a residence.

Upon arrival, Deputies located a 33-year-old male that was deceased from a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene. After further investigation, a 21 year old male located on the property was taken into custody following the shooting.

The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is working in conjunction with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to process the scene. This is currently an active investigation. The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office requests that the community be mindful of the grieving parties and allow time for the next of kin to be notified.

Jeff Jones
Jeff is a 2nd-year college student in Maryland. He is aspiring to become a newsroom video editor. He is working on his B.S. in Digital Journalism and Media.

Related posts

Police seek two suspects in chain-snatching at Brook Avenue subway station

One dead, one missing after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works

Driver critically injured after crashing into Howell Township business