Police Investigate Shooting that Left Man in Critical Condition

Lake Wales police are investigating a shooting that left a man in critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds.

Police were called to a home at 426 Domaris Ave. at 9:34 p.m. June 4 regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned an armed robbery had just occurred at 414 Domaris Ave.

Officers found the victim, a 36-year-old Lake Wales resident, at 422 Domaris Ave. with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Police said the suspect(s) are possibly two black males who fled the scene on foot before law enforcement arrival. These suspects were at large and unidentified at the time of the police report.

Police are requesting help from the community in solving this crime. Police encourage anyone with information regarding this shooting or the suspect(s) identification to call Detective Klingler at the Lake Wales Police Department at 863-678-4223 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).