The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early in the morning in north Okaloosa County. According to authorities, a motorist called 9-1-1 shortly before 6 a.m. after seeing a man lying in the roadway on Taylor Road, which is located off Lake Silver Road north of Crestview.
Deputies who responded to the scene found a 20-year-old man from Mary Esther deceased. Shell casings were discovered near his body, and law enforcement officials processed the area for evidence.
A suspect connected to the case is currently in custody in another jurisdiction. The sheriff’s office stated that more information will be released at a later time.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are urging anyone with information about the homicide to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office at 850.651.7400 or reach out through Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers by using their P3 Tips mobile app, visiting emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com, or calling 850.863.TIPS.
