Leesburg detectives are seeking information regarding a weekend shooting at the Cypress Oaks Apartments in the Sandy Oaks Circle neighborhood.
Leesburg officers responded at 5:48 p.m. Sunday to the scene where officers found a 40-year-old male who had been shot in the abdomen. Officers immediately rendered medical aid and requested Lake EMS and Leesburg Fire/Rescue to assist with medical treatment/transport. The victim was airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released.
After a search of the area which included the use of a K-9 officer and his dog, officers did not find a suspect.
Leesburg detectives were summoned to the scene where they conducted a canvas of the area and interviewed apparent witnesses. Several shell casings were also discovered and retrieved as evidence. The cause of the shooting remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call (352) 728-9862 or Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS.
