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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Leesburg Shooting Leaves Man Hospitalized With Gunshot Wound To The Leg

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Good morning Leesburg! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Leesburg police seek tips after late-night Fort Evans Road shooting

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📰 News we're reading

• Leesburg Shooting Leaves Man Hospitalized With Gunshot Wound To The Leg (patch.com) — Leesburg residents are being urged to share any information after a man was shot in the leg Friday night on Fort Evans Road Northeast and taken to a hospital in stable condition. Leesburg police say the investigation is ongoing and are accepting anonymous tips through the Leesburg Crime Line and a dedicated email address.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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