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Posted on: June 30, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 30, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Lady Lake Police Department continues to seek leads in 2023 murder

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On the two-year-anniversary of the Town's only Young man with short hair wearing a gray sweatshirtunsolved homicide, the Lady Lake Police Department is asking the public for help in solving this tragic crime.

20-year-old Bryson "Swift" Leverette was one of two victims shot at 104 Caroline Ave. on June 30, 2023. Lady Lake Police responded within minutes and performed life-saving measures, however Leverette was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim survived their injuries.

The initial investigation revealed that both victims were leaving a home in the Skyline Hills area of Lady Lake at around 12:44 a.m. when they were attacked by a group of suspects armed with several different firearms. The suspects fled the scene in unknown vehicles.

Since his death, Leverette’s girlfriend gave birth to their son. Leverette’s mother, family and friends continue to grieve their loss and eagerly await news of an arrest.

“No mother should ever go through the pain of having to bury their child, especially a child who was a victim of a senseless and violent crime,” said Det. Ronnie Williams, the lead investigator on the case. “The Lady Lake Police Department will continue to work diligently to see that those responsible for Bryson’s death are brought to justice.”

Lady Lake detectives are actively working leads in this case and are requesting the public’s assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Ronnie Williams at (352) 751-1542 or rwilliams@ladylake.org, or call CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

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