In the early hours of March 4, 2026, the life of 37-year-old Jody Lynn Ross, a white male, was tragically cut short in Leesburg, Florida. Police responded to a call of a man shot multiple times at the Parkside Apartments on West Dixie Avenue shortly after 1 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Ross on the ground outside with several gunshot wounds. He was rushed to UF Health Leesburg Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The Leesburg Police Department's Criminal Investigations
Division is actively investigating the shooting as a homicide. Detectives were on the scene interviewing residents and any potential witnesses in the aftermath of the incident. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information to contact them or to leave an anonymous tip with Crimeline. As of the initial reports, no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ross's death remains ongoing.
Just a few weeks prior to his death, Ross had an encounter with law enforcement. In February, he was arrested for allegedly punching a man in the head. Following the incident, Ross was released from the Lake County Jail on a $10,000 bond and had been due in court the week of his death.
