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Sheriff Grady Judd

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Crime Stoppers

Information sought for PCSO investigation of Lake Wales shooting.

Jan 2, 2023
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

On Sunday, January 2nd, at approximately 2:56 am, unknown persons drove onto Laura Street in the Highland Park area of Lake Wales and carried-out a drive-by shooting on a residence. 

An occupant of the house was severely injured. 

A silver/grey Honda Accord or Nissan car was seen driving from the area immediately after the incident, and detectives are trying to identify it to determine if it was involved in the crime.

If you have any information about this vehicle, or any other information that could be helpful in this investigation, please contact Detective Queen at (863) 678-4115 ext. 120 or Aqueen@polksheriff.org (Case #23-137).

There is a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest(s) of those responsible for these shootings, through Heartland Crime Stoppers.

To report a tip anonymously and be eligible for a reward, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)…
Or report your information via Heartland.CrimeStoppersWeb.com by clicking on "Submit A Tip" tab… 
Or report it by way of your smart device through the free "P3tips" app on your smart phone.
You will always remain anonymous no matter how you submit your tip.  
Tips are forwarded to law enforcement for follow up. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3000.00

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