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Normal 09-30-2024 11:18 AM

Be Safe, Shooters Near Frequently Used Villager Intersection
 
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

Normal 09-30-2024 12:07 PM

More popular for those south of 44
 
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2375035)
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 09-30-2024 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2375035)
I doubt you come out of house…::blahblahblah:

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

Topspinmo 09-30-2024 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2375037)
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 09-30-2024 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2375045)
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 09-30-2024 12:39 PM

Not Paranoid, Just Aware
 
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Originally Posted by dhdallas (Post 2375044)
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 09-30-2024 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2375037)
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 09-30-2024 01:21 PM

What 3 guys should we watch out for ?

Safety Ranger 09-30-2024 01:25 PM

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 09-30-2024 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFlorida (Post 2375066)
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 09-30-2024 03:24 PM

They are probably no where near here now.

Bill14564 09-30-2024 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2375054)
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. 09-30-2024 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFlorida (Post 2375066)
What 3 guys should we watch out for ?

Their last known names was "stooges"

Velvet 09-30-2024 04:38 PM

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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 09-30-2024 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2375123)
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!)


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