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Looking for Aurthur Taylor
Apr 12, 2022
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting which occurred on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 on a residential street off of South Combee Road, in the Eaton Park area of Lakeland.
At about 7:15 p.m., bullets struck multiple houses, but fortunately, there were no injuries.
There were four suspects who exited a gray 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee and began shooting at a home. The suspects got back into the Jeep and fled the area.
Detectives would like to speak with 22-year old Aurthur Taylor (pictured) about what he might know about this case.
If you have any information regarding Mr. Taylor's whereabouts, please contact Detective Ellerbe at 863-499-2400 (Case #22-15809).
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