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Man found dead outside Leesburg apartment complex in apparent shooting, police say

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Published  March 4, 2026 7:42pm EST
Lake County News
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • A 37-year-old man was found shot multiple times outside a Leesburg apartment complex, police say.
    • He was taken to UF Health Leesburg Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
    • Police are investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A 37-year-old man died from an apparent gunshot wound outside an apartment complex in Leesburg on Wednesday, police said.

Officers with the Leesburg Police Department responded at about 1:02 a.m. to a report of a person shot multiple times at Parkside Apartments at 706 W. Dixie Avenue. 

What we know:

Officers said they found an adult white male lying outside with several gunshot wounds.

The man, later identified as Jody L. Ross, was taken to UF Health Leesburg Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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Detectives are interviewing residents and potential witnesses. 

Police said updates will be released as more information becomes available.

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Police said updates will be released as more information becomes available.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to contact the department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 352-728-9862 or call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Leesburg Police Department.

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