Deadly stabbing under investigation in Lake Wales
The Brief
One person was killed, and another was hospitalized after being stabbed in Lake Wales on Thursday afternoon.
Police have not released a motive for the stabbing or said if they are searching for a suspect.
Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the Lake Wales Police Department at 863-678-4223.
LAKE WALES, Fla. - One person is dead and another is in the hospital following a stabbing in Lake Wales on Thursday afternoon.
What we know
Lake Wales officers went to 108 West Sessoms Avenue around 4:45 p.m. to investigate a reported stabbing.
Police say one person involved in the stabbing was dead and a second person was airlifted to an area hospital for treatment.
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What we don't know
It is unclear what led to the stabbing and what condition the hospitalized victim is in.
Police have not released any information about a possible suspect.
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What you can do
Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the Lake Wales Police Department at 863-678-4223.
If you would like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward through Heartland Crime Stoppers, you can call 1-888-400-TIPS (8477) or from your cell phone, dial **TIPS. You can also visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit a Tip", or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet to submit a tip.
The Source
This story was written with information provided by the Lake Wales Police Department.
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