24-year-old man shot, killed at Lakeland apartment complex
LAKELAND — A 24-year-old man was shot and killed at a Lakeland apartment complex Saturday.
The Lakeland Police Department said officers responded to Big Oaks Apartments located at 1586 Big Oaks Drive regarding a shooting and found the male victim inside an apartment with a gunshot wound. LPD said officers tended to the victim's wounds until emergency medical responders arrived. He was then taken to Lakeland Regional Health where he died from his injuries.
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Detectives arrived on the scene and began processing evidence and interviewing witnesses, LPD said in a release, including those who lived in the apartment. The shooting doesn't appear to be a random act at this point in the ongoing investigation, officials said.
LPD is asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Troy Smith at 863-834-8958 or troy.smith@lakelandgov.net.
Anyone who wants to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida by calling 1-800-226-8477 or visiting the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com.
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