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Gunfire reported outside townhomes in Fort Walton Beach, investigation underway

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported disturbance and gunfire outside townhomes at 229 Troy Street near Fort Walton Beach. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning, and a call […]

Jared Williams

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported disturbance and gunfire outside townhomes at 229 Troy Street near Fort Walton Beach.

The incident occurred early Wednesday morning, and a call reporting shots fired was received by the Communications department at around 7:40 a.m.

According to the OCOS, when deputies arrived at the scene, they found blood but no victim in the area. Additionally, no reports of a gunshot victim were received at nearby hospitals.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the OCSO at 850.651.7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850.863.TIPS, emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com, or via the P3 Tips Mobile application.

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