SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – An investigation is underway after a person was killed in Wildwood, according to a press release.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said they are assisting the Wildwood Police Department “in a homicide investigation which occurred near High Street” earlier on Monday.
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According to the release, at some point, a BOLO was issued for a vehicle involved in the incident, and a deputy conducted a traffic stop.
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Deputies said a man’s body was found inside of the vehicle.
Homicide Investigation Assist The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has units near S. US 301 and CR 673 South of...
Posted by Sumter County Sheriff's Office-Florida on Monday, March 17, 2025
Deputies said they are searching for a man who was last seen walking into the woods near the scene of the stop near South U.S. 301 and C.R. 673, south of Bushnell.
According to the release, the person’s involvement in the homicide investigation is unknown, and deputies ask that people do not approach him. Instead, contact 911 immediately and report any sightings.
This is an active scene and active Wildwood Police Department investigation. Any inquiries should be referred to Wildwood police. If you or someone you know has any information regarding this homicide, please call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.