Auburndale murder suspect sought by police

FOX 13 News Staff
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AUBURNDALE, Fla. - The Auburndale Police Department is asking for help locating a man wanted for murder.

Police say Anthony Thomas Lewis, who also goes by "ANT/K3," was around Reiter Drive and Robert Avenue in Auburndale on May 5, 2024, when there was a confrontation and shots were fired.

One person was hit and killed by gunfire.

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According to the Auburndale Police Department, Lewis was with four other people when the victim was shot to death.

<div>Auburndale police are searching for murder suspect Anthony Lewis. Image is courtesy: Auburndale Police Department.</div>
Auburndale police are searching for murder suspect Anthony Lewis. Image is courtesy: Auburndale Police Department.

Police say they identified Lewis as the shooter and got an active arrest warrant charging him with murder.

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Lewis is approximately 5’10" tall and weighs between 160 and 170 pounds. He has black, medium-length hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Detective Seymour at 863-968-5074 or by email at kseymour@auburndalefl.com.

Tipsters who want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward are asked to contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-888-400-8477 or online at www.P3tips.com The mobile app "P3Tips" can also be downloaded to a smart device.

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