LAKELAND, FL. – Police are hoping that you can help identify the two suspects involved in the 4th of July homicide that happened at a gas station.
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, shortly after midnight, uniform patrol officers responded to the Mobil gas station located at 1615 West Memorial Boulevard in reference to a shooting.
On scene, officers located a 34-year-old male victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
Officers immediately began securing the scene and rendering aid until emergency medical responders from Lakeland Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue arrived.
The victim was transported to Lakeland Regional Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Prior to the shooting, the victim was pumping gas when two armed suspects began to approach him. The suspects had just exited a vehicle that was parked on an adjacent street. As the victim saw the two suspects approaching, he attempted to flee on foot when he was shot. The two suspects retreated to their vehicle and fled the area.
Their identity is not known at this time.
The name of victim is being withheld in accordance with Marsy’s Law.
Detectives are continuing to follow up on leads as this is still very early in the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Russ Hurley at 863.834.8973 or Russell.Hurley@lakelandgov.net.
Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida is offering a $5,000 reward for information that identifies and leads to the arrest of two suspects involved in the homicide.
Tipsters can remain completely anonymous by contacting Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida:Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)From your cell phone, dial **TIPSOr visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit A Tip,”Or download the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet.
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