Lake Wales Police Department Press Release
Lake Wales, Fla. (July 30, 2025) – Rashad Mullings, age 23 was arrested after discharging a firearm at the victim. The incident took place on Tuesday, July 29 at 11:30pm. Mullings was upset over an argument over online comments. After learning the victim’s whereabouts, Mullings proceeded to drive to the Lake Wales Gardens apartments to confront the victim. Upon arrival, Mullings exited the vehicle and opened the backdoor to retrieve a firearm. He fired three shots and fled the area.
No one was injured as a result of the shooting.
At approximately 10am this morning, Mullings’ vehicle was spotted traveling eastbound on Dr. J.A. Wiltshire Avenue. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and Rashad Mullins was taken into custody without incident. Mullings is currently on probation for Armed Burglary. He is being charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder, Discharge of a Firearm in a Residential Area, Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communication Device and Violation of Probation.
