Lake County

Teen dies after shooting at Leesburg park

Leesburg Police Leesburg Police (WFTV Staff)

LEESBURG, Fla. — Officials are investigating after an 18-year-old died following a shooting at a Leesburg park.

Police said an 18-year-old male from Eustis died after he was brought to a hospital with a gunshot wound.

Detectives later determined the shooting happened at Berry Park on Johns Avenue. Officials believe the shooting may have been the result of a drug deal gone wrong.

Suspect information has yet to be released.

The shooting remains under investigation.


Christopher Boyce

Christopher Boyce, WFTV.com

Christopher Boyce joined WFTV in January of 2019.

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