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Marion County law enforcement is looking for gun involved in murder of four

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for the gun used in last week's quadruple homicide in Ocala. It is believed to be a 38 caliber revolver or 357 revolver. Marion County Sheriff's Office spokesman Judge Cochran says the gun could provide further evidence to convict the suspect, James Bannister.  Marion County Sheriff's Office spokesman, Judge Cochran says Bannister admitted to having the revolver.  There's a reward of up to $2500 for information leading to the gun.

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