Ferron Marquise Williams, 19, was shot and killed on January 27, 2022, while sitting on the front porch of an acquaintance’s home near the 900 block of NW 6th Avenue in Ocala, Florida. Ferron, who had autism, was reportedly using Wi-Fi from a nearby Hardee’s when shots were fired from the roadway. Officers said he did not appear to be involved in any altercation or disturbance and was an innocent victim.

The investigation lasted over a year. On April 1, 2023, Ocala police arrested 20-year-old Geremy Doel Navarro on a charge of first-degree murder, accused of shooting Ferron multiple times. Video released by police showed Navarro smiling as he was escorted into a patrol car; authorities did not immediately provide a motive for the killing.

Family and the community mourned Ferron’s death while detectives continued the case. If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Ferron, please come forward.