Man wanted in fatal shooting turns himself in, officials say

Fredrick Thomas, 26, killed in domestic-related shooting Sunday

Jeremy Harrison

LEESBURG, Fla. – A man who was sought in connection with a fatal shooting Sunday has turned himself in, officials said.

Police identified Jeremy Harrison, 25, as a suspect in the shooting.

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Police were called to a home on Willow Drive at 9:15 a.m. Sunday for a domestic-related shooting. They said when they arrived they found Fredrick Thomas, 26, injured. He was taken to a hospital where he later died of his injuries.

The search began for Harrison, who was the ex-boyfriend of Thomas' girlfriend, police said.

Officials said Harrison had fled from the scene of the crime in a white Hyundai.

Officials said Friday night Harrison surrendered to authorities at the Lake County Jail.

Leesburg detectives said they are continuing their investigation at this time.


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