Suspect in home invasion killed

One suspect is dead and four others are under arrest after a home invasion early Wednesday.

According to a news release, the invasion occurred in the 19000 block of Northwest County Road 335 in Marion County, just outside of the Williston area.

Officials say two armed suspects unlawfully entered the residence, and as a result a homeowner "retrieved a firearm and shot and killed one suspect."

The second suspect fled along with some others.

The dead man was identified as Jonathan Gaal, 19, of Southeast 70th Loop in Ocala.

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