An Ocala man has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder after police said he shot and killed his two roommates in Florida.
Mark Robinson, 69, was arrested on Wednesday, October 28, following the shooting at a home in the 1000 block of South-east Eighth Street, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Officers were called to the address at about 5.32pm and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was taken to hospital and later died.
The victims, both identified as Robinson’s roommates, were aged 78 and 69. Police Detective Bessette arrested Robinson in connection with what investigators described as a double homicide.
Ocala shooting investigation remains ongoing
Robinson is being held at the Marion County Jail. Officials have not announced a court date or bond amount.
Police have not disclosed what led to the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing. They said the incident was isolated and that there was no continuing danger to the public.
