The Fateful Evening

In the early hours of Wednesday, August 6, 2012, the tranquility of Leesburg, Florida, was shattered by a violent crime. At approximately 1:45 a.m., the Leesburg Police Department received a distress call reporting a shooting at 1704 Birchwood Circle. Upon arrival, officers found Wilson George suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Mr. George succumbed to his injuries, leaving a community in mourning and a family seeking answers.

A Man Well-Loved

Wilson George was known among his family and friends as a man without enemies, someone who was well-liked by everyone who knew him. On the night of the incident, he had been out and was returning home when tragedy struck. Unarmed and just about 100 feet from his front door, he was senselessly gunned down. The lack of a clear motive has only deepened the anguish felt by his loved ones and complicated the investigation....Read More