Kameryn Pickard dies in fatal Leesburg shooting.
Fatal Leesburg shooting death of Kameryn Pickard.
A fatal shooting occurred on Tuskegee Street in Leesburg at approximately 7:00 p.m., resulting in the death of the individual involved. Kameryn Pickard, who is 18 years old and originally from Mount Dora, has been identified as the person connected to this fatal incident. He surrendered himself to the Leesburg Police Department following the event that led to Dontae D. Copeland’s death. Detectives conducted interviews with him, culminating in his arrest. Law enforcement officials are partnering with the State Attorney’s Office to evaluate the charges against him. The Leesburg Police Department is aggressively pursuing additional evidence, including surveillance footage and witness accounts, to reconstruct the sequence of events. The underlying reasons for the shooting are currently unknown. The public is strongly encouraged to report any information to the Leesburg Police Department via their direct line at 352-787-2121 or through Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477), with the assurance of confidentiality and potential rewards for those who assist. As the probe continues, authorities are prioritizing the collection of further evidence to clarify what transpired during this tragic incident that took Dontae D. Copeland’s life.
