SUSPECT IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE COMMITTS SUICIDE IN SILVER SPRINGS SHORES

MARION COUNTY, Florida (March 14, 2018) – Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes detectives have announced that the suspect in this morning’s double homicide has committed suicide. Detectives’ investigation revealed that Gregory John Briseno (DOB: 06/01/1988) shot and killed Alexis Marie Waranka (DOB: 09/17/1991) and her boyfriend Ryan Anthony Young (DOB: 05/24/1987) early Wednesday morning in Waranka’s apartment located at 7417 Midway Terrace, Apartment E, in Silver Springs Shores. Briseno was Waranka’s exboyfriend.

During initial interviews with witnesses on scene and after a review of their prior history, Briseno was developed as the prime suspect in the murders. Detectives located Briseno’s Facebook page, where it appears he made a post around the time of the murders that contained incriminating statements and statements that made law enforcement concerned for his well-being.

While processing the initial crime scene, MCSO received a 911 call in reference to a vehicle parked in a wooded area near a business close to 5 Oak Drive in Silver Springs Shores. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a red Honda and the sole occupant, Briseno, who was deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The vicitms’ and suspect’s families have been notified.

Detectives are no longer searching for a suspect in our community.