[PHOTO CREDIT: Leesburg Police Department]
[Original Publish Date: 03/27/20]
LEESBURG, Florida — Leesburg Department is investigating a shooting that left a man in critical condition Thursday night.
Around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, LPD responded to the 200 block of Church Street in response to a complaint of shots fired. When officer arrived on scene, they found Tydrone Nelson, 31, lying on a sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, said LPD Capt. Joe Iozzi in a press release. He was transported by ground to UF Health Leesburg and later flown to Ocala Regional Medical Center. He was last known to be in critical condition.
Early findings in the investigation indicate there was an exchange of gunfire, and police believe the parties involved knew each other, Iozzi said. Narcotics and money were found on the scene.
This is an ongoing investigation; if you have information, call Leesburg Police at 352-728-9862 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477.)
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Our Editor-in-Chief, Marilyn M. Aciego, began writing for Lake Legal News in 2010. Born and raised in Lake County, she is a graduate of Umatilla High School and Lake-Sumter State College. She started her journalism career at LSSC, where she was editor of both student publications, The Angler and The Odyssey. Her professional career began at the Daily Commercial in 2004 where she covered cops and courts the majority of her time there until she left in 2009. Currently, along with being Editor-in-Chief of Lake Legal News, she is the Florida bureau chief for an international media organization. She has made more than two dozen appearances on live national television, including Nancy Grace and the Greta Van Susteren show, along with her appearance on Evil Twins. Contact her with breaking news, tips, and feedback by sending an e-mail to 352Tips@gmail.com. You can also contact us on our Facebook page — and make sure you “Like” and “Follow us” there. [PHOTO CREDIT: Bonnie Whicher]
