Crime
Sadie Gochis killed in Homosassa shooting, suspect Michael McClellan surrendered and in custody
HOMOSASSA, Fla. — A deadly shooting and hours-long standoff in Citrus County on Friday drew assistance from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, including its SWAT team, as authorities worked to bring the situation under control.
According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence on South Palmer Avenue in Homosassa at approximately 9:00 a.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, deputies heard additional shots coming from inside the home.
A juvenile who had been inside the residence managed to escape to a neighbor’s home, where he informed deputies that 37-year-old Michael Lee McClellan was inside and had shot a woman later identified as Sadie Gochis.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team responded to assist in securing the perimeter and containing the situation.
Negotiators engaged McClellan for several hours before he ultimately surrendered without further incident.
Upon entering the residence, deputies discovered that Sadie Gochis had died from her injuries.
“This was an emotional and dangerous situation from the start,” said Citrus County Sheriff David Vincent. “Our teams remained calm, focused, and worked tenaciously to prevent further loss of life. While we’re grateful the situation didn’t escalate further, we’re saddened by the tragic outcome. Our hearts go out to the family of the victim.”
Officials stated that details regarding formal charges against McClellan will be released as the investigation continues.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office expressed appreciation to Citrus County Fire Rescue for their rapid response and treatment of minor heat-related issues among personnel at the scene.
Sheriff Billy Woods and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team were also commended for their professional and timely assistance, which authorities say was instrumental in resolving the standoff safely.
A journalist reporting on the shooting involving New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd says he was assaulted by Jets wide receiver Irvin Charles and others at the scene early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan.
According to the journalist’s account, he was present in an official press capacity when Charles allegedly confronted him, grabbed his phone, shoved him, and issued repeated threats.
The altercation escalated when an unidentified individual reportedly took the phone from the journalist’s hand and threw it to the ground, causing significant damage.
The journalist stated that while he was filming the scene, Charles struck the phone out of his hand without provocation, initiating the physical confrontation.
Witnesses and responding NYPD officers reportedly intervened multiple times to separate the group from the journalist.
The reporter described the encounter as aggressive and chaotic, stating he feared for his safety as he was pushed, surrounded, and yelled at.
The incident occurred as tensions ran high following the shooting of 29-year-old NFL cornerback Kris Boyd, who was critically wounded outside a popular Manhattan venue around 2:00 a.m. Sunday.
Boyd sustained two gunshot wounds to the abdomen while standing on 38th Street. According to police, two luxury vehicles fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
Boyd was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he was initially listed in critical but stable condition and was reportedly slipping in and out of consciousness.
No additional official updates have been released regarding his medical status.
Boyd’s longtime friend and former University of Texas colleague, Ernest Quander, told reporters he remains optimistic about the player’s recovery.
“He’s doing good. He’s strong — a fighter,” Quander said before boarding a flight to New York. “He’s been through tough times before. He’ll get through this.”
Boyd, who signed with the Jets in March, has been on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury and has not yet appeared in a game this season.
His NFL career includes time with the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, and Houston Texans.
The New York Jets confirmed awareness of the shooting but declined further comment, citing the ongoing investigation.
At this time, it is unclear whether NYPD will pursue charges related to the alleged assault on the journalist.
The police investigation into both the shooting and the reported altercation remains active.
Further information will be released as it becomes available.