Jacorie McCullough, 23, was shot and killed on March 25, 2022, in the parking lot of the 7 Days Food Store at 2002 NW First Ave., Ocala. McCullough, who was inside the vehicle, confronted the youth and recovered the backpack. The situation escalated when three other males arrived. A physical struggle followed between McCullough and 19-year-old Leandre Rashad Cox, who was armed. Cox pointed a handgun during the scuffle and McCullough was shot; he later died at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.

Investigators identified and arrested multiple individuals. Cox was charged with second-degree murder with a firearm and was held in the Marion County Jail without bail. The 14-year-old initially faced second-degree murder charges that were later reduced to burglary of a conveyance while armed and wearing a mask; that juvenile was released on a $50,000 bond and is awaiting further court dates. A 15-year-old was also charged in connection with the incident but was not accused of murder.

Who in Ocala might have seen the confrontation in the store parking lot or can provide details about the moments before the shooting?