A man was killed after being stabbed during a disturbance outside a Leesburg, Virginia, convenience store early Saturday morning.
Leesburg police said James R. Sealey, 22, of Montclair, New Jersey, was stabbed in the upper leg at the Plaza Street 7-Eleven shortly before 3 a.m. He was taken to INOVA Lansdowne Hospital, and then transferred to INOVA Fairfax Hospital where he died.
Investigators said a large group of people were gathered in the parking lot of the store early Saturday. When police arrived, they found the victim in the back seat of a vehicle.
People inside and outside the store were detained for questioning. The 7-Eleven is currently closed while the investigation continues.
The Leesburg Police Department is asking that anyone who may have information or witnessed this incident to please contact us at (703) 771-4500. If you wish to remain anonymous please call The Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent using TIPSUBMIT via text. Text 274637 (CRIMES) and begin your message with LPDTIP.
