71.4 F
Lake Wales
Saturday, December 27, 2025

LWPD Investigating Shot Fired Call – School Briefly Placed On Heightened Security

Date:

Lake Wales, Florida – The Lake Wales Police Department confirmed they are investigating a gun shot call on Sessoms Ave & 3rd Street.

According to police Bok Academy North was placed on heightened security during the incident.

The heightened security has been listed and LWPD advised the community is in no danger. We will update as more information is released

*Update*: Sadly this turned out to be a suicide. No further details available.

author avatar
Staff Reporter

Share post:

Subscribe

Popular

More like this
Related

Frostproof and Winter Haven Communities Mourn After Two Killed in DUI Manslaughter Crash on State Road 33

The Frostproof and Winter Haven communities are mourning the...

A Life Lost, Another Changed: How Unresolved Conflicts Between Young Adults Lead To December 2nd Shooting In Lake Wales

What began as unresolved conflicts between young adults in...

Shop with a Cop Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children

LAKE WALES — Smiles filled the aisles at the...

In Loving Memory of Lillian Houser Carden, 104, of Lake Wales

February 18, 1921 — December 14, 2025 Lake Wales, Florida Louise...