Vigil held for Leesburg stabbing suspect amid calls for justice
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By Amy Russo
Published on April 18, 2026.
A vigil was held for 38-year-old Timotheus Reed, who was fatally shot by a Lake County deputy following a stabbing in Leesburg, Florida. The officer's body worn camera was not activated at the time of the shooting. The vigil included strong emotions and pictures of Reed with the words "Forever loved" and "No justice no peace" written throughout. The family is demanding immediate justice and are seeking answers from the officer's use of deadly force. The sheriff's office confirmed that a knife was found near the area where the deputy encountered Reed.
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