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Man Murdered During Confrontation Identified, Eustis Police Announce $10K Reward

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EUSTIS, Florida—The man shot in Eustis Monday night has been identified.

Wseni “Haitian Black” Laguerre, 39 was shot multiple times around 8:20 p.m. Monday following a confrontation with an unknown individual, Eustis Police Department Chief Craig Capri said.

EPD responded to the shooting at 202 Palm Ave near Grove Street and found Laguerre with multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses told police an individual had some sort of confrontation with Laguerre and then shot him multiple times and fled the scene.

Detectives are currently interviewing witnesses and following up on leads, Capri said.

Laguerre was transported to AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, causing the hospital to be placed on lockdown, standard procedure when a victim of violence in brought in for treatment. This prevents suspects from entering the hospital and causing more harm to the victim.

Eustis Police Department responds to a shooting on Palm Avenue Monday night. One man was killed. COURTESY PHOTO

Laguerre was pronounced dead a brief time later, according to Capri.

It appears he was targeted, and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest, Capri said.

If you have information on Laguerre’s murder, call EPD at 352-483-5400.

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Eustis Police Department responds to a shooting on Palm Avenue Monday night. One man was killed. COURTESY PHOTO

Man Dies After Being Shot in Eustis Monday Night

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EUSTIS, Florida—The man shot in Eustis Monday night has died.

Eustis Police Department responded to a shooting on Palm Ave near Grove Street, just before 8:30 p.m. Monday, EPD Police Chief Craig Capri told Inside Lake.

The man was rushed to AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, causing the hospital to be placed on lockdown, standard procedure when a victim of violence is brought in for treatment. He was pronounced dead a short time later, according to Capri. His name has not been publicly released.

It appears the man was targeted, and there was no information available on a suspect at press time.

More information is expected to be released Tuesday.

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Vickie Lynn Williams PHOTO: Lake County Sheriff's Office

Person of Interest in Mount Dora Double Slayings Booked Into Lake County Jail

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TAVARES, Florida—Vickie Lynn Williams, the person of interest in the murders of an elderly Mount Dora couple is back in Florida and being held in the Lake County Jail.

Williams, 50, was apprehended Monday in Savannah, Georgia driving the couple’s stolen Kia Soul, Mount Dora Police Chief Michael Gibson said earlier this week. She was extradited back to Lake County Friday afternoon, according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Fred Jones. Her first appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Jones said.

Darryl, 83, and Sharon Getman, 80 were found murdered in their duplex home at 161 Lake Margaret Circle in Waterman Village after security personnel called 9-1-1 to report a “suspicious incident,” Gibson said. MDPD discovered the bodies and launched an investigation, and an alert was issued for the vehicle. Sources told Inside Lake the crime scene was gruesome.

Inside Lake received information Thursday that Williams had an interaction with MDPD officers at a local business Dec. 30, just a day before the bodies of the Getmans were found. Inside Lake worked all Friday afternoon to confirm the interaction and as of press time for this article, had not received an answer.  

Darryl and Sharon Getman were found murdered in their home Saturday.

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Vickie Lynn Williams PHOTO: Chatham County Sheriff's Office

BREAKING NEWS: Former Employee of Georgia Senior Living Community Person of Interest in Mount Dora Slayings

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SAVANNAH, Georgia—The person of interest in the murders of a Mount Dora couple has been identified.

Vickie Lynn Williams, 50, of Savannah, Georgia was arrested just before 11:45 a.m. Monday driving the Kia Soul, owned by Darryl, 83, and Sharon Getman, 80. The couple was found murdered in their duplex home at 161 Lake Margaret Circle Saturday after Waterman Village security personnel called 9-1-1 to report a “suspicious incident,” Mount Dora Police Chief Michael Gibson said earlier this week. MDPD discovered the bodies and launched an investigation, and an alert was issued for the vehicle. Sources told Inside Lake the crime scene was gruesome.

Darryl and Sharon Getman were found murdered in their home Saturday.

Williams is being held in the Chatham County Jail in Georgia and only Inside Lake spoke with Chatham County Public Information Officer Parla Parker Wednesday morning. Information she released to Inside Lake states Williams worked at a Georgia senior living community and a nursing center in the last decade.

Numerous sources have told Inside Lake MDPD was originally looking for a local woman with an extensive criminal history and Williams was not a suspect until she was found with the vehicle.

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Children of Murdered Elderly Mount Dora Couple “Stunned, Devastated and Heart-Broken”

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MOUNT DORA, Florida—The son and daughter of the couple found murdered New Year’s Eve have released a statement on the murders of their parents.

 Darryl Getman, 83, and his wife, Sharon Getman, 80, were found murdered in their duplex home at 161 Lake Margaret Circle after Waterman Village security personnel called 9-1-1 to report a “suspicious incident,” Mount Dora Police Chief Gibson said earlier this week. MDPD discovered the bodies and launched an investigation and Gibson asked the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for their assistance with the crime scene and forensics.

Their son, Anthony and daughter, Brittany released a statement Wednesday.

“We are stunned, devastated and heart-broken by the horrific murder of our parents. If there are words to describe what has happened and its impact to our family and the community, we have not found them. Mom and Dad had been residents of Mount Dora for over 20 years and truly loved the area. They were enjoying their golden years staying active and spending time with their many friends. We appreciate all the support we have received. It just shows how well thought of our parents were. We have every confidence in Chief Michael Gibson and the Mount Dora PD and Special Agent Lee Massie and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. They and their teams have worked tirelessly together and with other agencies to solve this crime. We look forward to a successful resolution. We humbly ask you to respect our privacy in this most difficult time and to allow law enforcement to complete their mission to solve this tragically unnecessary crime.”

A person of interest was taken into custody after she was found driving a lime green Kia Soul owned by the couple in another state Monday, Gibson said. She has been arrested for grand theft auto and will be extradited back to Lake County. She has not been charged with the murders yet and Gibson refused to release her name to reporters Tuesday.

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Man Wanted For Leesburg Murder Arrested Thursday

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LEESBURG, Florida—A man wanted for the murder of his acquaintance was found with methamphetamine and resisted Lake County Sheriff’s deputies when they tried to arrest him Thursday, according to an arrest affidavit.

Carl Edward “Scotty” Scott Jr., 50, is accused of stabbing a man in the chest during an argument on June 6 on Myer Avenue in Leesburg. The victim told an LCSO detective “Scotty” engaged him in an argument, and he pushed “Scotty” away; he came at the victim again and he punched “Scotty,” who then stabbed him with a sharp object, possibly an ice pick or screwdriver and fled the scene. The detective was able to determine “Scotty” was Carl Edward Scott Jr.  The victim told LCSO he was unsure as to whether he wanted to press charges. The detective interviewed Scott and two witnesses. The witnesses said Scott stabbed the victim; it is unclear what Scott told the detective.  

The victim’s condition deteriorated over the next several weeks and he died on July 13, according to a probable cause affidavit. His cause of death was determined to be complications from sharp force injuries, according to the affidavit. An additional witness came forward earlier this week and a warrant was issued for Scott’s arrest just three days later.

After the warrant was issued Thursday, LCSO responded to Woodland Avenue in Leesburg to locate Scott, who is listed as transient. He was spotted in the front yard of 806 Woodland Avenue and refused to cooperate with deputies and struggled as they attempted to handcuff him. He was taken into custody and found with less than one gram of methamphetamine.

He was charged with resisting arrest and possessing methamphetamine in addition to second degree murder. He is being held in the Lake County Jail on $253,000 bond.

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