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Sheriff: Bodies of 2 women found in burning mobile home

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LEESBURG, Fla. (AP) — The bodies of two women were found inside a burning mobile home in central Florida on Tuesday morning, sheriff's officials said.

Deputies responded to a call about a shooting at the home near Leesburg around 9 a.m. Tuesday and found the bodies, Lake County Sheriff's officials told news outlets.

A 57-year-old man, who was leaving the home as deputies arrived, was being questioned by investigators, officials said.

The names of the two victims or the man being questioned have not been released.

No additional details were immediately available.