Suspect in Ocala murder taken into custody after police chase

Jeff Jones

OCALA, FL – At approximately 5:30 pm on Tuesday, Ocala sheriff’s officers responded to a shooting in the 3800 block of SE 95th Street in Ocala. When deputies arrived they located an adult black male who was deceased. Deputies located the suspect and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended in Sumter County when a successful P.I.T. maneuver was conducted and the suspect was taken into custody. Please avoid SE 95th Street in Ocala as it is closed at this time.

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The victim has been identified as Willie Lee Jones Jr., (B/M, DOB:6/26/61). Major Crimes detectives are still investigating, we will continue to update when we have more information.

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