Jherod Styles, 34, was found shot to death outside his Belleview home in the Belleview Ridge Estates neighborhood on November 30, 2019. Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting about 6:30 a.m. and discovered his body near the residence. No arrest has been made.

A woman who was at the scene was detained, interviewed and later released; she made a comment to investigators about self-defense and has claimed the shooting was in self-defense. Styles and the woman had been in a relationship, although it is unclear whether they were still together. Deputies reported broken glass in the living room and multiple people sleeping inside the home who were escorted outside as the scene was secured. Styles reportedly had outstanding warrants including burglary and failure to pay child support. The number of times he was shot and the firearm type were not disclosed.

The Sheriff’s Office said it would consult the State Attorney’s Office as the investigation continued. Family members have questioned whether the inquiry has been thorough and have raised concerns about applying stand-your-ground in this case. If anyone knew Styles, the woman who was present, or saw activity in Belleview Ridge Estates that morning, does contact with details exist?