UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Sadie Marie Gochis. The suspect was identified as 37-year-old Michael Lee McClellan. He has been charged with Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Original Post:
On Friday morning, August 8, 2025, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance involving gunfire at a residence on 6335 S. Palmer Avenue in Homosassa. Deputies arrived around 9:00 a.m. and heard additional gunshots from inside the home.
A juvenile boy inside the residence escaped and provided critical information that helped deputies secure the scene. Authorities believed 37-year-old Michael Lee McClellan was armed and had possibly shot and injured a woman inside, who was thought to be held hostage.
SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Teams were deployed, with support from Marion County SWAT. Negotiators maintained communication with McClellan during the standoff, which ended at approximately 1:18 p.m. when McClellan surrendered.
After securing the scene, SWAT found a deceased adult female inside the home, believed to be the victim.
Sheriff David Vincent described the situation as emotional and dangerous but praised the teams for preventing further loss of life. The sheriff’s office also thanked Citrus County Fire Rescue and Marion County SWAT for their assistance.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional details, including charges against McClellan, will be released when available.