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Shooting Investigation Underway as Shots are Fired Near Scenic Hwy.

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Citizens in Lake Wales reported hearing shots fired in an area near the city of Lake Wales tennis courts this afternoon.

Lake Wales Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Dale Hampton states that at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, shots were reportedly fired near the area of Scenic Hwy. and Osceola Ave. in Lake Wales.

The preliminary investigation is said to have shown shots being fired at a white vehicle, which, at the time of publication of the story, has not been located.

LWPD has taken two juveniles in custody with regard to the shooting, and a firearm has been recovered. The names of the juveniles will not be released to the public at this time.

Hampton says there is no immediate threat to the public at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information with regard to this incident is encouraged to contact Lake Wales Police Department.

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Maria Iannucci

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