POLK COUNTY, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is appealing to the public for information regarding a shooting incident that occurred on Interstate 4 on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The incident appears to be a case of one vehicle firing upon another.
At approximately 3:47 PM, the PCSO received a 911 call from a woman reporting that she had been grazed by a projectile that entered her truck through the driver’s side window.
The victim was driving westbound on I-4 in the area between the on and off-ramps of State Road 559, located between Polk City and Auburndale. She was driving a white 2002 Toyota Tacoma truck with an Orkin logo.
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Polk County Fire Rescue transported the victim to a local hospital, where she was treated for her injuries and released.
Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe the shot was fired from a vehicle traveling eastbound on I-4 at the same time. There is no evidence to suggest the shot came from someone on the ground beside the highway.
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The PCSO is urging anyone who was traveling on Interstate 4, either eastbound or westbound, around 3:47 PM on February 19th and witnessed anything suspicious to contact them at 863-298-6200.
Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can provide information through Heartland Crime Stoppers using one of the following methods:
- CALL: 1-888-400-TIPS (8477)
- DIAL: **TIPS from a cell phone
- VISIT: www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit A Tip”
- DOWNLOAD: The free “P3tips” app on a smartphone or tablet.
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