Leesburg Police Department investigate a shooting involving an 87 year old man
At approximately 2:40 p.m. on September 28, 2024, officers responded to a shooting at the Citgo gas station located at 2101 W Main St. Upon arrival, officers discovered that three suspects approached a vehicle. Two suspects remained on the passenger side while one approached the driver, who was seated inside. A confrontation ensued, resulting in the driver being shot by the suspect.
The suspects fled the scene on foot. Officers administered first aid to the 87-year-old victim, who was subsequently transported to the hospital and underwent surgery last night.
Our detectives and Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) team are actively working on this case.
We encourage anyone with information to contact the Leesburg Police Department at 352-787-2121 or Crimeline at 800-423-8477, where you may be eligible for a reward.
