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Walnut Hill Man Dies After Being Shot, Wrecking On Highway 97
August 6, 2018
A man died after being shot and wrecking his pickup on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill Sunday night.
Mark Anthony Singleton, 55, was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to his neck, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. He was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
ECSO Maj. Andrew Hobbs said the investigation is continuing. No suspect has been named.
Deputies first responded to a shots fired call on Juniper Street in Walnut Hill about 9:55 p.m. An adult male was asked to leave a party just before witnesses reported hearing gunshots. A short time later, dispatchers received calls reporting possible shots fired on Highway 97 involving a red pickup truck and another vehicle.
About 10:25 p.m., emergency dispatchers received calls about a wreck involving a red pickup on Highway 97 near Mason Road, nearly 10 miles away from Juniper Street. The ECSO said the driver left the roadway, traveled through a fence, across the corner of a field, through another fence, across a driveway and through a third fence into a pasture.
Deputies believed the incidents to all be related.
The incident remained under investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The Florida Highway Patrol, Escambia County EMS and the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the accident scene.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
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26 Responses to “Walnut Hill Man Dies After Being Shot, Wrecking On Highway 97”
I worked with Mark when I was a summer student in the warehouse at the paper mill. He was such a nice guy. His family and friends are in y prayers. Fly high Mark, may you rest in peace.
This breaks my heart. Mark and my dad were close friends, and I got to know him well also. Such a sweet guy. Prayers and thoughts to the family. He will truly be missed.
This is so sad, our condolences to the Singleton family
For your loss. Mark was so fun loving he always made me & Val (his cousin) laugh. He will be missed by many. Sending Prayers for the family.
This is So sad, My condolences to the Singleton family, Mark was a fun loving person who made me & Val (his cousin) laugh so many times , He will be missed by many.
GA and family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find the peace and comfort you need now and in the future.
Rest in Peace Mark.
G A Singleton,
My sincere condolences for your loss. I wish only for the lord to keep your and Mark’s family close during this difficult period. It is truly sad news.
Read the post again ga nothing said about the victim just the situation that led to this tragic event.
Prayers to the Singleton family! Very sad story!
Have any arrangements been made yet?
Please let us know, praying for Gods blessings.
Very saddened this happen.
Mark was a cool, funny and great to be around type of guy.
RIH my friend
Our family is deeply saddened by the events that have occurred. We appreciate the thoughts, prayers, and well wishes.
Nick and Mike Honcho you should be more respectful. This is not the place for your political comments.
My brother, u we’re one of the best people I ever knew. The sky won’t be as bright any more. U will be truely missed. Prayers to the family
Mark was a sweetheart and I can’t imagine this happening to him,praying for his family and friends! Rip brother
EVERYONE that can be found from that party needs to be interrogated heavily!!
Very sad to hear about this. Rest in peace brother.
Nick gets post of the week well said
Mark, you will be missed!! Prayers for the Singleton family during this time!
He was trying to get to his Mother. He made it to her fence and through another one. He was trying to get to his Momma. He was sweet and fun loving. He didn’t deserve to die like an animal. I want to know who killed him. They better get a hold of them before his brothers do.
Who ever did this I hope you rot in Hell. My prayers are with family and friends, they will be in my thoughts are prayers. I pray they get the person or person’s responsible for this.
I contact my state Representatives when I feel an issue needs addressing, Mental health involving gun violence is on the rise and unless we come together with productive solutions it will continue. No matter what your beliefs are most things can always be fixed or at least improved, It is unfortunate in this day in age that I should have to worry about being shot driving down our public highways, furthermore our Representatives are usually more concerned about continuous campaigns and fund raising more than the common citizen. Sad state of affairs in this Country. Please vote in November and 2020 and really Research the candidates you are voting for.
“This ain’t your grandfather’s Walnut Hill anymore.” for certain, it sure has changed a lot lately.
Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear of this lost outs prayers are with family and friends
This ain’t your grandfather’s Walnut Hill anymore.
Sorry for the loss of life. Condolences to the victim’s family. The coward who shot this man will soon be arrested by the Sheriff’s Department.
That is so sad that things can go so horribly wrong within minutes. I’m from the community but wasn’t home during incident
So sad.
Prayers for all involved