The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting call near Lake Buffum in unincorporated Lake Wales. According to the initial call information the shooting took place shortly after 7pm on Lighthouse Ave., which is in the South western part of unincorporated Lake Wales. A photo of where the PCSO helicopter was flying over the area is below.
According to Brian Bruchey, Public Information Officer, with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s were on scene conducting the investigation. Initially a helicopter evacuation was thought to be needed, but according to Bruchey the injuries did not warrant medical treatment or the injured party refused treatment.
This may have been an accidental shooting.
This is a developing story and we will update as more information becomes available.
