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Leesburg police looking for suspect in robbery, shooting of 51-year-old

Arrest warrant issued for 36-year-old Henry Demetria Darity

Henry Demetria Darity (Leesburg Police Department)

LEESBURG, Fla. – Police in Leesburg are looking for the man they said is responsible for the robbery and shooting of a person on Sunday evening.

According to a news release, officers responded around 8 p.m. to a shooting in the 100 block of Truitt St.

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Police said they found a victim who had been shot in the upper body and robbed. The suspect ran away but was later identified by detectives as 36-year-old Henry Demetria Darity.

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According to the release, an active arrest warrant was issued for Darity for charges of attempted homicide, armed robbery and armed trespassing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Leesburg Police Department at 352-787-2121 or Crimeline at 800-423-8477. Tips may be eligible for a cash reward.

Police said the 51-year-old victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition.


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