The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital, bringing the total number of victims in yesterday's drive-by shooting to 11. Officers also said they found the suspect vehicle, but are still searching for the four suspects who were inside.
. Officers also said they found the suspect vehicle, but are still searching for the four suspects who were inside.
"We have a high level of confidence that we have located the vehicle," he said during Tuesday's press conference. "We have some very promising leads."Lakeland police are offering a $5,000 reward with Heartland Crime Stoppers for information that can lead to an arrest. Anonymous tips can be submitted by dialing 1-800-226-8477 or heading to the website:The shooting occurred along North Iowa Avenue near Plum Street around 3:43 p.m. Monday.
As of Tuesday morning, 9 victims are expected to be released from the hospital today. One victim had surgery overnight. The other was shot in the face and has since been taken to Tampa General Hospital."This doesn't happen in Lakeland," Chief Taylor said. "I've been here 34 years, and I can tell you I have never worked an event where this many people have been shot at one time, ever.
Investigators do not believe the shooting was random. However, police said they are not sure if all victims were targeted or if some may have been caught in the crossfire.Tina Smith, who lives in the neighborhood, shared home security footage with FOX 13, saying her children just got off the school bus before bullets started flying. In the 30-second clip, shots were heard.
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