Man, 18, died after found in Leesburg Park with gunshot injury

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Man found dead in car at Leesburg park, police say

Police have not released suspect information in the incident.

Officials with the Leesburg Police Department are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle at a Leesburg park on Sunday.

The Leesburg Police Department responds to a man found injured from a shooting in his car on Dec. 14, 2025. He later died. 

What we know:

Police responded to Berry Park at 2121 Johns Avenue just before 1 p.m., Dec. 14. for a call about a possible shooting victim, according to a release.

Officers located 18-year-old Juan Gomez inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound, according to officials. He was later pronounced dead on scene.

The Leesburg Police Department responds to a man found injured from a shooting in his car on Dec. 14, 2025. He later died. 

What we don't know:

It isn't clear what led to the shooting.

Suspect information has not yet been released. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call 352-728-9862.

The Source: This story was written with information from Leesburg Police.

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