Ocala courts: State says it’s murder; defense says it was a tragic accident

The first day of the Mike Anthony Jones Jr. murder trial concluded Feb. 17 with lawyers presenting opening statements and several witnesses testifying for the prosecution.

Here’s what we know:

About the case: Marion County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 2900 block of Northeast 163rd Lane in Citra on Dec. 26, 2022, in reference to a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found a bloody 56-year-old William Pray on the ground…

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