[DrMack]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

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]

Originally Posted by Normal

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]

Originally Posted by Cliff Fr

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]

Originally Posted by kendi

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]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

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]

Originally Posted by Caymus

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]

Originally Posted by 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

Thanks for posting this and starting this thread.

[Caymus]

Originally Posted by kendi

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]

Originally Posted by Hplaw

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

Originally Posted by Road-Runner

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]

Originally Posted by 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

Can anyone post a description? Is that legal?