The Ocala Police Department is asking for help from the public to locate a male suspect who allegedly shot a man in northeast Ocala early Friday morning.
Shortly after 12:30 a.m., OPD responded to the 1300 block of NE 15th Street in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to his face, according to the police department.
The victim was transported to a local hospital as a trauma alert, and he is currently listed in critical but stable condition. His name was not released by Ocala police.
In a social media post on Friday afternoon, OPD stated that detectives have learned that 36-year-old Dustin W. Smith was the suspect who allegedly shot the victim.
Smith is currently at large, according to Ocala police.
If you have any information about Smith’s whereabouts, the Ocala Police Department asks that you call 352-369-7000 and reference the following case number: 202300146858.
Anyone wanting to remain anonymous can dial **TIPS (**8477) or visit the Crime Stoppers of Marion County website to submit an online tip.