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Ocala man arrested for double homicide after killing his roommates, police say

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Ocala man arrested for double homicide after killing his roommates, police say — Vero Beach Health news

A 69-year-old man has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge in connection with a double homicide that claimed the lives of two men in Ocala, according to the Ocala Police Department.Police said Detective Bessette arrested Mark Robinson, 69, in connection with the Oct. 28 shooting in the 1000 block of Southeast 8th Street.The two victims, ages 78 and 69, were Robinson’s roommates, police said.Officers initially responded to the area after receiving a report of a shooting. Police said they found two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived. One victim was pronounced dead inside a residence, while the other was taken to a hospital in trauma-alert condition and later died from his injuries.Police initially reported that one adult male had been taken into custody and said the incident appeared to be isolated, with no danger to the public.The investigation remains active. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Chann

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