Be Safe, Shooters Near Frequently Used Villager Intersection

[Normal]

Leesburg police are asking the public for information after an 87-year-old man sitting in a car at a gas station was shot by someone arguing with him Saturday afternoon.
Officers responded around 2:40 p.m. to a shooting reported at the Citgo along West Main Street, where it was determined three suspects had approached the vehicle — two on the passenger’s side and one on the driver’s side — before the shooting occurred.
A confrontation began and the suspect on the driver’s side then shot the man before all three suspects ran away, police said. The victim was hospitalized and underwent surgery Saturday night, according to a news release.

The 3 have not been apprehended so stay on your toes if you travel in the direction of the Leesburg Walmart or towards its downtown area.

Suspects at large after 87-year-old man shot in Leesburg, police say (https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/09/29/suspects-at-large-after-87-year-old-man-shot-in-leesburg-police-say/)

[Normal]

I doubt you come out of house…::blahblahblah:

The filling station would be more popular for those south of 44 that go to Walmart etc. The 44/ Thomas Ave. route is used by so many living near 44.

[Bogie Shooter]

I doubt you come out of house…::blahblahblah:

Leaving in a few minutes, will, let you know if I see any bad guys.

[Topspinmo]

The filling station would be more popular for those south of 44 that go to Walmart etc. The 44/ Thomas Ave. route is used by so many living near 44.

That was directed at bogie he said he was going out to pickup mail around corner. :crap2:

[Bogie Shooter]

That was directed at bogie he said he was going out to pickup mail around corner. :crap2:

You are just making #$@& up. I never said anything about mail.

[Normal]

There are bad guys everywhere but I doubt these guys are lurking about the Citgo station waiting to randomly shoot someone else. Probably a road rage incident. You are one paranoid person. You'd better stay home (or carry a firearm like I do).

Never paranoid, just aware of my surroundings. It’s a military thing. Schema is recorded that there are 3, and they can simultaneously approach a vehicle on both sides.

[Velvet]

The filling station would be more popular for those south of 44 that go to Walmart etc. The 44/ Thomas Ave. route is used by so many living near 44.

Thanks for the warning.

[MrFlorida]

What 3 guys should we watch out for ?

[Safety Ranger]

I'm going to go out on a limb bet that the "shooter" was not a card-carrying NRA member, much less had a CC permit. just sayin.

[Velvet]

What 3 guys should we watch out for ?

The 3 that is going to approach you aggressively? I’m guessing it is just good to be alert to your surroundings for the time being.

[Taltarzac725]

They are probably no where near here now.

[Bill14564]

Never paranoid, just aware of my surroundings. It’s a military thing. Schema is recorded that there are 3, and they can simultaneously approach a vehicle on both sides.

One would think that three could simultaneously approach a vehicle from three sides, not just two.

Easy fix - don't drive into Leesburg for gas. The walmart or the station at Lake Deaton is easier to get to and likely safer.

Crime happens, find something more sensational to get excited about.

[Michael G.]

What 3 guys should we watch out for ?

Their last known names was "stooges"

[Velvet]

I looked carefully where this Walmart location is. It is the same one I wrote about years ago when husband wanted to quickly go around TV to go to a Walmart. There is designated police parking right in front. We have never been to a Walmart where it was necessary to designate parking spots for police. We went in the store - once, never again. Husband decided the long way in TV was ok with him afterwards.

[Shipping up to Boston]

I looked carefully where this Walmart location is. It is the same one I wrote about years ago when husband wanted to quickly go around TV to go to a Walmart. There is designated police parking right in front. We have never been to a Walmart where it was necessary to designate parking spots for police. We went in the store - once, never again. Husband decided the long way in TV was ok with him afterwards.

For the record, those ‘police only parking’ spots exist at malls, plazas and retail centers across the country. It’s a courtesy. Doesn’t mean you’re in Hell’s Kitchen! (Apologies to gentrified Hell’s Kitchen for the sarcasm!)

[Caymus]

"Amazing that descriptions of the 3 shooters were not given.

[RobertScott]

I use that gas gas station all the time as I often go to Leesburg. I like it because it is less crowded than Lake Deaton. It is is kind of a sketchy area but it is a wide open place so I have always felt I would have time to see trouble approaching.
Proprietor is a friendly guy, not that that is relevant.

[Bogie Shooter]

"Amazing that descriptions of the 3 shooters were not given.

Depends on where your looking for info.
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[Aces4]

They are probably no where near here now.

Yeah, I heard they flew in from South Dakota just for this.:rolleyes:

These incidents have occurred in different areas and Beverly Hills was featured very recently when 3 perps walked across a gas station lot to a guy who was standing there, threatened him and robbed him. If you watched this video in Leesburg, the guys came strolling across the lot.

Blow it off if it suits you. Normal, thanks for the heads up.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I appreciate the info too. My dermatologist has their main office just down the street and sometimes I stop in at Walmart on my way to an appointment.

[Velvet]

Yeah, I heard they flew in from South Dakota just for this.:rolleyes:

These incidents have occurred in different areas and Beverly Hills was featured very recently when 3 perps walked across a gas station lot to a guy who was standing there, threatened him and robbed him. If you watched this video in Leesburg, the guys came strolling across the lot.

Blow it off if it suits you. Normal, thanks for the heads up.

Robbing from Beverly Hills to Leesburg? These guys need professional help.

[Aces4]

Robbing from Beverly Hills to Leesburg? These guys need professional help.

Yeah, vulnerable old people are perfect targets when they are so obtuse. It's becoming a thing and one must think thugs don't watch the news..

[Topspinmo]

You are just making #$@& up. I never said anything about mail.

But, did pick up mail;)

[asianthree]

I looked carefully where this Walmart location is. It is the same one I wrote about years ago when husband wanted to quickly go around TV to go to a Walmart. There is designated police parking right in front. We have never been to a Walmart where it was necessary to designate parking spots for police. We went in the store - once, never again. Husband decided the long way in TV was ok with him afterwards.

One can find the same designated police parking, at shopping malls, hospitals, and clinics. The VA clinic in Mulberry has 3 reserved parking spaces for police parking. Walmart is just one of many retail that have reserve spots, in every state that we have worked in.

[Bogie Shooter]

But, did pick up mail;)
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[rsmurano]

I wouldn’t give the OP a hard time for his post. I think it’s good to alert people that something bad happened at a location near us so we can think twice about going to that area.
These 3 guys were on foot so they can be close by, and I bet these guys are pretty dumb that do this during the day and in front of cameras.

[Taltarzac725]

I wouldn’t give the OP a hard time for his post. I think it’s good to alert people that something bad happened at a location near us so we can think twice about going to that area.
These 3 guys were on foot so they can be close by, and I bet these guys are pretty dumb that do this during the day and in front of cameras.

Lots of assumptions here. They could have easily bought a ride on a city bus to somewhere else or called in a friend to take them somewhere else.

Or taken someone else's vehicle which has not been reported as yet.

[Mustang_LDO]

Why did this warning make me laugh out loud.
Them perps are long gone from that gas station. And they are waiting as I might drive towards downtown Leesberg?
Your paranoia is showing or are you just trolling?

Thank you for the information.

[spd2918]

Weird, no suspect descriptions...

[MandoMan]

Leesburg police are asking the public for information after an 87-year-old man sitting in a car at a gas station was shot by someone arguing with him Saturday afternoon.
Officers responded around 2:40 p.m. to a shooting reported at the Citgo along West Main Street, where it was determined three suspects had approached the vehicle — two on the passenger’s side and one on the driver’s side — before the shooting occurred.
A confrontation began and the suspect on the driver’s side then shot the man before all three suspects ran away, police said. The victim was hospitalized and underwent surgery Saturday night, according to a news release.

The 3 have not been apprehended so stay on your toes if you travel in the direction of the Leesburg Walmart or towards its downtown area.

Suspects at large after 87-year-old man shot in Leesburg, police say (https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/09/29/suspects-at-large-after-87-year-old-man-shot-in-leesburg-police-say/)

I saw the video. Horrifying! Wide open area at a gas station in Leesburg, three young guys in black hoodies on a hot Florida day walk up to a guy sitting in his car while pumping gas, apparently to rob him, and the guy talking to him shoots him. Then they run like wild dogs. I’ve bought gas there before. Are they long gone? I doubt it. They are probably Leesburg residents. I hope they are quickly caught and put down, one way or another. This didn’t happen in The Villages. It’s about twenty minutes from where I live here. But lots of us drive through there or stop there.

[DrMack]

Leesburg police are asking the public for information after an 87-year-old man sitting in a car at a gas station was shot by someone arguing with him Saturday afternoon.
Officers responded around 2:40 p.m. to a shooting reported at the Citgo along West Main Street, where it was determined three suspects had approached the vehicle — two on the passenger’s side and one on the driver’s side — before the shooting occurred.
A confrontation began and the suspect on the driver’s side then shot the man before all three suspects ran away, police said. The victim was hospitalized and underwent surgery Saturday night, according to a news release.

The 3 have not been apprehended so stay on your toes if you travel in the direction of the Leesburg Walmart or towards its downtown area.

Suspects at large after 87-year-old man shot in Leesburg, police say (https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/09/29/suspects-at-large-after-87-year-old-man-shot-in-leesburg-police-say/)

Thank you for the heads up. We use the station near there for gas. I hope the old guy pulls through. No one deserves that,

[Cliff Fr]

There are bad guys everywhere but I doubt these guys are lurking about the Citgo station waiting to randomly shoot someone else. Probably a road rage incident. You are one paranoid person. You'd better stay home (or carry a firearm like I do).

I doubt very seriously that it was road rage. The 3 perps were on foot.

[kendi]

Seriously? Should I be glad you don’t care? These guys are still out there. Stopping for gas has now been determined to not be as safe as some thought at 2 in the afternoon. Perhaps they are long gone? Maybe they are just part of the homeless population still around? What we can determined for sure is they are armed, they are still out there, and they do shoot old people.

I don’t think we know the whole story. You don’t know if there was some kind of confrontation or road rage prior to the shooting. May not be that they walked up to some random car.

[kendi]

I doubt very seriously that it was road rage. The 3 perps were on foot.

Point is we don’t know if or what occurred prior to the shooting. So can’t assume it’s random.

[Caymus]

I don’t think we know the whole story. You don’t know if there was some kind of confrontation or road rage prior to the shooting. May not be that they walked up to some random car.

What are the odds of that? 1%?

[Hplaw]

Why did this warning make me laugh out loud.
Them perps are long gone from that gas station. And they are waiting as I might drive towards downtown Leesberg?
Your paranoia is showing or are you just trolling?

I am still surprised at the replies made to someone posting information. It is getting to the point where you can't post anything without someone disrespecting the person. It is sad that people sit at their computer waiting to make negative comments for fun or thinking they are clever. Even RING Doorbell neighbor posts have keyboard cowards commenting rudely. I was hoping our generation would have retained the courtesy and respect taught throughout our life and be an example to the younger generation.

[kendi]

What are the odds of that? 1%?

Are there random shootings? Certainly . But more often something occurred prior to aggravate the individuals.

Road rage is just one example. It does occur against pedestrians too. Where did those shooters on foot run off to? Possibly a car parked elsewhere.

May not have been road rage at all but some other incident.

Point is we don’t know if this was a random act.

[Road-Runner]

I don't know what's sadder; that this happened to an 87 year old man just sitting in his car or how so many here respond by mocking the OP for showing concern. I know these kinds of attacks are common place in our society today but they shouldn't be! If this were to ever happen to others here or one of their loved ones I somehow doubt they'll be as flip next time. I pray the man fully recovers and that these punks are caught and fully prosecuted.

[Taltarzac725]

Leesburg police are asking the public for information after an 87-year-old man sitting in a car at a gas station was shot by someone arguing with him Saturday afternoon.
Officers responded around 2:40 p.m. to a shooting reported at the Citgo along West Main Street, where it was determined three suspects had approached the vehicle — two on the passenger’s side and one on the driver’s side — before the shooting occurred.
A confrontation began and the suspect on the driver’s side then shot the man before all three suspects ran away, police said. The victim was hospitalized and underwent surgery Saturday night, according to a news release.

The 3 have not been apprehended so stay on your toes if you travel in the direction of the Leesburg Walmart or towards its downtown area.

Suspects at large after 87-year-old man shot in Leesburg, police say (https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/09/29/suspects-at-large-after-87-year-old-man-shot-in-leesburg-police-say/)

Thanks for posting this and starting this thread.

[Caymus]

Are there random shootings? Certainly . But more often something occurred prior to aggravate the individuals.

Road rage is just one example. It does occur against pedestrians too. Where did those shooters on foot run off to? Possibly a car parked elsewhere.

May not have been road rage at all but some other incident.

Point is we don’t know if this was a random act.

So, they had a valid reason to shoot an 87-year-old man?

[Mr. Grampi II]

This story is reported on the mainstream news, you can find a link on the WESH 2 website. There is surveillance camera video so you can see the suspects look and dress like. There is also additional detail on what happened. Facts matter and dispell much of the speculation on here…

[Shipping up to Boston]

I am still surprised at the replies made to someone posting information. It is getting to the point where you can't post anything without someone disrespecting the person. It is sad that people sit at their computer waiting to make negative comments for fun or thinking they are clever. Even RING Doorbell neighbor posts have keyboard cowards commenting rudely. I was hoping our generation would have retained the courtesy and respect taught throughout our life and be an example to the younger generation.

Yeah....i wonder where they get their cue from....maybe start at X/Twitter/Truth Social/FB/IG/TikTok/YouTube....and work your way down to ToTV!

[Fastskiguy]

Pretty sure this is a clear indication we should all own EVs and charge at home.

Joe

PS what is the font color for sarcasm on this thread? I'm going with pink.

[New Englander]

I don't know what's sadder; that this happened to an 87 year old man just sitting in his car or how so many here respond by mocking the OP for showing concern. I know these kinds of attacks are common place in our society today but they shouldn't be! If this were to ever happen to others here or one of their loved ones I somehow doubt they'll be as flip next time. I pray the man fully recovers and that these punks are caught and fully prosecuted.

Well said!

[Danube]

Leesburg police are asking the public for information after an 87-year-old man sitting in a car at a gas station was shot by someone arguing with him Saturday afternoon.
Officers responded around 2:40 p.m. to a shooting reported at the Citgo along West Main Street, where it was determined three suspects had approached the vehicle — two on the passenger’s side and one on the driver’s side — before the shooting occurred.
A confrontation began and the suspect on the driver’s side then shot the man before all three suspects ran away, police said. The victim was hospitalized and underwent surgery Saturday night, according to a news release.

The 3 have not been apprehended so stay on your toes if you travel in the direction of the Leesburg Walmart or towards its downtown area.

Suspects at large after 87-year-old man shot in Leesburg, police say (https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/09/29/suspects-at-large-after-87-year-old-man-shot-in-leesburg-police-say/)



Can anyone post a description? Is that legal?

[dewilson58]

And no description of the shooter(s), how "odd". Doesn't that make them harder to find?

:what:

[Bogie Shooter]

Can anyone post a description? Is that legal?

Some/most time it pays to read all posts.
Try #22……….

[Erika]

There are bad guys everywhere but I doubt these guys are lurking about the Citgo station waiting to randomly shoot someone else. Probably a road rage incident. You are one paranoid person. You'd better stay home (or carry a firearm like I do).

I doubt that your firearm would have been of much use after being shot! Nor do I believe that it would have done much good against three men before being shot. Would you have pulled out your weapon and shot at one of them first?

[Danube]

Some/most time it pays to read all posts.
Try #22……….

Link doesn't work. Can you help us out with a written description? Thank you.

[TVTVTV]

I don't know what's sadder; that this happened to an 87 year old man just sitting in his car or how so many here respond by mocking the OP for showing concern. I know these kinds of attacks are common place in our society today but they shouldn't be! If this were to ever happen to others here or one of their loved ones I somehow doubt they'll be as flip next time. I pray the man fully recovers and that these punks are caught and fully prosecuted.

Thanks to OP for posting about this incident so close to us. Tragic, yet it can happen anywhere, so thanks for reminding us to be alert.

There is now a video released of the thugs. Very sad that so many keyboard warriors make such stupid remarks on every post.

[Bogie Shooter]

Link doesn't work. Can you help us out with a written description? Thank you.

Works for me.
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[jimjamuser]

Why did this warning make me laugh out loud.
Them perps are long gone from that gas station. And they are waiting as I might drive towards downtown Leesberg?
Your paranoia is showing or are you just trolling?
It seemed to me to be a GOOD warning that people in The Villages should NOT believe that there is NO crime here. People in The Villages are older and have more wealth than the surrounding area. That fact makes for robberies and confrontations. The boy scout motto is "be prepared". To be prepared you FIRST must be warned.

[Pugchief]

Looks like a man with a MAGA hat and two? women but I'm not sure

Ya, and the 87 year old man was Jussie Smollett. :rolleyes:

[manaboutown]

The three thugs need to be caught, convicted and sentenced to do some serious hard time.

[Girlcopper]

I'm going to go out on a limb bet that the "shooter" was not a card-carrying NRA member, much less had a CC permit. just sayin.
No permits needed anymore

[ElDiabloJoe]

It seemed to me to be a GOOD warning that people in The Villages should NOT believe that there is NO crime here. People in The Villages are older and have more wealth than the surrounding area. That fact makes for robberies and confrontations. The boy scout motto is "be prepared". To be prepared you FIRST must be warned.

Disagree. As usual. One does not need to first be warned in order to be prepared. If one "is" always ready, one does not have to "get" ready. I have no warning an emergency is coming, but I am already prepared with a "To-Go" or "Bail-Out" bag and my vehicle parked backed in. Just an example.

[RobertScott]

I drove by yesterday and saw a silver haired dude pumping and wondered whether he was aware of the incident.

If one watches the video, one has to ponder, what would one do in the victim's place. How close does one let three dudes with hoods up get before reacting in some fashion. Draw on them ? Lean on the horn ? Jump in and lock the door ?

[fdpaq0580]

Disagree. As usual. One does not need to first be warned in order to be prepared. If one "is" always ready, one does not have to "get" ready. I have no warning an emergency is coming, but I am already prepared with a "To-Go" or "Bail-Out" bag and my vehicle parked backed in. Just an example.

Was gonna say that you can't be prepared for everything. Then I looked at where you have lived (bottom of page). If anyone could be prepared, you are a likely candidate! 😀😉🙂

[Velvet]

Point is we don’t know if or what occurred prior to the shooting. So can’t assume it’s random.

From the video, it does not look random. It looks like they were targeting someone vulnerable getting gas. Three young guys against one very old man! Good thing we don’t have the death penalty…

[Shipping up to Boston]

From the video, it does not look random. It looks like they were targeting someone vulnerable getting gas. Three young guys against one very old man! Good thing we don’t have the death penalty…

Huh?
FL definitely has the death penalty. Regardless of your persuasion, this one isn’t gonna rise to that level.

[spd2918]

I can't tell what happened from the limited information, but i believe the victim was on the wrong place at the wrong time.

A lack of situational awareness is one of the top things criminals look for. They choose victims that are looking down, not paying attention, not looking at others in the eye. They like easy pickings. Walk and act with authority. A scowl towards someone you don't trust means you will fight back.

[Normal]

Disagree. As usual. One does not need to first be warned in order to be prepared. If one "is" always ready, one does not have to "get" ready. I have no warning an emergency is coming, but I am already prepared with a "To-Go" or "Bail-Out" bag and my vehicle parked backed in. Just an example.

Warnings do help:

If a hurricane comes, it pretty much does what it does irrespective of our actions. The buildings that were going to be destroyed are still destroyed no matter our efforts. However, when we are fore warned, we can take precautions that save lives because we know a threat is out there.

Now, when you are in a neighborhood just outside The Villages pumping gas in route to Walmart from south of 44, you know there is a person in an area that has shot an innocent retiree and is still very much in our populace. The threat is still there and still exists because no one was caught. What may be more concerning is there is the callous of these perps that it is OK to shoot others.

I will look forward to there apprehension.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Disagree. As usual. One does not need to first be warned in order to be prepared. If one "is" always ready, one does not have to "get" ready. I have no warning an emergency is coming, but I am already prepared with a "To-Go" or "Bail-Out" bag and my vehicle parked backed in. Just an example.

If you aren't warned that a hurricane is coming, you won't know that you need to go/bail out.

The only way you can TRULY be prepared for a hurricane *without* being warned that one is coming, is to already be evacuated to a place that never gets hurricanes.

I'm sure you'll be missed. Good fortune to you on your journey.

[Shipping up to Boston]

If you aren't warned that a hurricane is coming, you won't know that you need to go/bail out.

The only way you can TRULY be prepared for a hurricane *without* being warned that one is coming, is to already be evacuated to a place that never gets hurricanes.

I'm sure you'll be missed. Good fortune to you on your journey.

I’m so sick of this TV Rambo commentary.
‘I would’ve done this’....’I do this’ narratives. It’s like after 9/11 actor Mark Wahlberg saying ‘if I was on that flight it wouldn’t have gone down like this’ (paraphrasing)

Maybe...maybe not.

Fight or flight is a real human condition. All these purported retired LEO know this. Every situation is different as is the response to said.

Yes, always being prepared, vigilant and aware...especially in this society...is a must. But it will always be only half the equation!

[Velvet]

I can't tell what happened from the limited information, but i believe the victim was on the wrong place at the wrong time.

A lack of situational awareness is one of the top things criminals look for. They choose victims that are looking down, not paying attention, not looking at others in the eye. They like easy pickings. Walk and act with authority. A scowl towards someone you don't trust means you will fight back.

Let me argue that actually it was the criminals that were in the wrong place at the wrong time, doing the wrong thing.