June Hugo, an 18-year-old male from Ocala, Florida, tragically passed away on October 11, 2018. He was found suffering from gunshot wounds inside a red sedan parked in front of a Circle K gas station on West Highway 40 in Ocala. Despite being transported to a local hospital, June Hugo succumbed to his injuries. The investigation revealed that he had been shot in the head, torso, and left hand. The incident occurred early in the morning, around 12:40 a.m., and involved two active crime scenes, one at the gas station and another in the nearby Ocala Ridge subdivision.
The investigation into June Hugo's death led to the arrest of two suspects. Demetrius A. Wright, a 20-year-old male, was charged with second-degree murder. Wright was initially granted bail but was later sent back to jail for violating the conditions of his release by possessing firearms. Another suspect, Calvin Denard Epps, a 21-year-old male, was charged with being a principal to second-degree murder and was found guilty of witness tampering. The authorities believe that the shooting was connected to a dispute, and both suspects were detained shortly after the incident.
The case has seen significant legal proceedings, with Wright awaiting trial for the murder charge. The investigation by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Ocala Police Department has been thorough, involving multiple crime scenes and the recovery of evidence linking the suspects to the shooting. The community of Ocala has been deeply affected by the loss of June Hugo, and the legal process continues to seek justice for his untimely death.
