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15-year-old dies of stab wound, deputies say

Incident occurred in Leesburg overnight

LEESBURG, Fla. – The Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old stabbing victim in Leesburg.

The incident happened in the area of North Lake Avenue and Brook Circle around 2 a.m. Saturday.

The victim was identified by the Sheriff's Office as Jayquan Newbold.

A memorial at the site is already growing in his honor.

Authorities said detectives are currently interviewing witnesses.

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