Law enforcement officials are conducting a death investigation at a home in the Golf View Park area of unincorporated Lake Wales on Sunday afternoon (we inadvertently said Tuesday originally).
The investigation is centered near the area of Jasmine Avenue and Piney Avenue, where Polk County Sheriff’s Office units were seen on scene along with Polk County Fire Rescue.
Earlier in the day, reports circulating in the community suggested the incident may have involved a dog attack. However, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Carrie Horstman confirmed that while a death investigation is underway in the area, it is not related to a dog bite.
Emergency dispatch records show that Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a medical emergency call in the Piney Avenue area. The incident was later closed after approximately an hour and forty minutes on scene.
At this time, officials have not released details regarding the identity of the person involved or the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Daily Ridge will continue to follow this story and provide updates as additional verified information becomes available.
