Man shot and killed in Ocala, officials say

Mark Penland, 53, died early Wednesday morning

OCALA, Fla. – A man who was shot on Tuesday night in Ocala has died, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Police were dispatched to a domestic disturbance call at 9 p.m. on 8311 SE 16th Terrace in Ocala.

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When deputies were on the way to the home, the status of the call was changed from a disturbance to a shooting.

Mark Penland, 53, was found with a gunshot wound at this home, the sheriff’s office said.

CPR was performed on Penland until paramedics arrived.

He was transported to the hospital, where he died early on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Detectives believe Penland’s wife, Michelle Dinkins-Penland, shot him, officials said.

Once the case is completed the case will go to the State Attorney's Office for review, the sheriff’s office said.


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