Latoya Reaves, 36, of Silver Springs, Florida, was fatally shot on January 31, 2022, in the 3400 block of NW 16th Avenue in Ocala. The shooting happened around 9 p.m.; Reaves and a 43-year-old man were both taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center. The man was treated and released, while Reaves died of her injuries the next day, February 1, 2022.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office opened a Major Crimes investigation. Detectives say no arrests have been made and the shooter’s identity is unknown. Investigators noted other shootings in the area that night and in the days afterward and are exploring whether those incidents are connected, but no link has been confirmed. The Sheriff’s Office has appealed to the public for tips as the investigation continues.

If anyone was in the 3400 block of NW 16th Avenue on January 31, 2022, or has information about Latoya Reaves or the related shootings, please contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office with what can help the case.