Man found dead after deputies respond to shots fired in Lake County

Deputies conducting death investigation

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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A Tavares man was found dead after deputies responded to reports of shots fired at a Leesburg residence early Monday, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities identified the victim as 35-year-old Joseph Mitchell after finding the unresponsive victim on the 32300 block of Kinne Pearce Road. He was pronounced dead shortly after paramedics arrived, according to deputies.

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All parties involved are cooperating with the investigation and no arrests have been made, deputies say.

No other information has been provided at this time.

Check back here for updates on this developing story.


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