On January 12, 2018, Anthony Carrasquillo, a 19-year-old from Ocala, Florida, was involved in a tragic incident that resulted in his death. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office released details indicating that Carrasquillo was the perpetrator in a violent attack that took place in a home on Almond Road. The incident began with an argument the night before, after which Carrasquillo left the residence.
The following day, he returned and shot a female victim twice, once in the leg and once in the neck, while she was holding her child. After shooting her, he sexually assaulted her before turning the gun on himself and committing suicide. The Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Carrasquillo’s cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head, and the manner of death was determined to be suicide.
The investigation revealed that Carrasquillo had called someone before his death, stating that the victim was dead and that he was going to shoot himself. Deputies recovered a .45-caliber handgun near his body at the scene. The female victim, whose name was not released due to the nature of the crime, survived the attack and was hospitalized. She provided a detailed account of the events to Detective Aaron Levy, describing how she tried to protect her children and escape from Carrasquillo during the assault.
There were no arrests or suspects in the case, as Carrasquillo was identified as the sole perpetrator. The investigation concluded with the determination that the incident was a murder-suicide, and no further litigation or law cases were pursued related to his death. The tragic event left a significant impact on the community, highlighting the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of support for survivors.
