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NOW IN CUSTODY: Wolph Blanc, for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder (3-cts) and Discharging a Firearm in a Residential Area

Dec 1, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

***UPDATE***
Early Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, Wolph Blanc was taken into custody.

At around 1:45 am, Blanc turned himself in at the Orlando Police Department for his Polk County warrant.

Blanc refused to answer any questions about the crimes he is accused of. 

He is currently in the Orange County Jail, and will be delivered to the Polk County Jail in the near future.



ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:

On Friday, November 28, 2025 at around 7:02 pm, PCSO deputies were dispatched to a shooting that occurred in the Palm Key Village neighborhood (off of US 27) in Davenport.

A 17-year old male had been shot in the calf and a 19-year old male had been shot in the thigh. Both were treated at a hospital and released. 

A 16-year old male was also shot at, but not injured.

The shooter was identified as 18-year old Wolph Blanc, from the Lake Heather Hills (off of Sanders Road) neighborhood in Davenport. An arrest warrant has been obtained for Wolph Blanc, with charges of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder (3-Counts) and Discharging a Firearm in a Residential Area.

According to the investigation, the shooting occurred during a meet-up between Blanc and the three victims for the purpose of making a marijuana sale. 

Wolph Blanc should be considered armed and dangerous. 

If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Wolph Blanc please contact Detective Stroud at 863-298-6940.

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
VISIT the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

 

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