Lake Wales Police Press Release
On December 2, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., officers from the Lake Wales Police Department responded to the area of South 9th Street and Columbia Avenue following reports of gunshots.
Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Jayvyn McFadden, 20, of Lake Wales, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel-initiated lifesaving efforts, and McFadden was transported to a local hospital. Despite these efforts, he was pronounced deceased.
During the course of the investigation, Miles Edward Brown, 19, of Frostproof, voluntarily turned himself in at the Lake Wales Police Department. Brown was taken into custody and charged with Second Degree Murder and Tampering With Evidence. At this time, investigators are not seeking any other suspects, and there is no risk to the public.
This remains an active investigation. Anyone with additional information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Lake Wales Police Department at (863) 678-4223 or to remain anonymous by calling Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-888-400-TIPS (8477).
