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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Lake Wales Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Early Morning Shooting on 3rd Street

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Lake Wales, FL – At approximately 12:30 a.m., Lake Wales Police Officers responded to a reported shooting near the intersection of 3rd Street and Polk Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered one individual had sustained a non-life-threatening injury as a result of the incident.

Following an investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 20-year-old Delbert Todd of Lake Wales. Todd was located and taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder.

The investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact the Lake Wales Police Department. If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact Lake Wales Police at 863-678-4223. If you would like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD through Heartland Crime Stoppers, you can call 1-888-400-TIPS (8477) or from your cell phone, dial **TIPS. You can also visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit a Tip”, or download the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet to submit a tip.

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