CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. โ A man fired multiple shots Monday after an argument over drugs led to gunfire, according to the Citrus County Sheriffโs Office.
Deputies said Sidney Benton was in Marion County earlier that day with a woman who lives in the area when he got into a drug-related fight with another woman.
Heโs also expected to face charges in connection with the altercation in Marion County.
In this case, drug activity escalated to a firearm being discharged in a residential area, which could have had fatal consequences,โ Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast said in a news release.
โDetective Labordaโs diligence and cooperation with our partners at the Marion County Sheriffโs Office removed a violent offender from the streets, making both our communities safer.โ