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1 hospitalized after shooting at Citrus County Dollar General

Dollar General shooting in Citrus County
Posted at 5:19 PM, Jun 04, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-05 05:56:58-04

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a call regarding a shooting incident with an armed suspect at a Dollar General “with apparent gunfire” off Gulf to Lake in Crystal River on Sunday.

Authorities say one person is in custody and that this is an isolated incident and not a threat to the public’s safety.

One victim was transported to an area hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.

Authorities are advising citizens to avoid the area.

This is an ongoing investigation.