Terror Unfolds in Lake Wales (33853): 5-Year-Old Escapes as Man Kills 3 Women, Himself – LIVE UPDATES
Lake Wales (33853) – In a tragic early-morning incident in Lake Wales, Florida, a 5-year-old girl escaped her home after a man fatally shot three women and then turned the gun on himself, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. The girl ran to a neighbor for help, triggering a 911 call. Deputies found the […]
Lake Wales (33853) – In a tragic early-morning incident in Lake Wales, Florida, a 5-year-old girl escaped her home after a man fatally shot three women and then turned the gun on himself, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. The girl ran to a neighbor for help, triggering a 911 call. Deputies found the bodies at the Grove Avenue home and confirmed the incident as a murder-suicide. Sheriff Judd called the child “brave” for seeking help. This marks the fourth family-related homicide in the county in just two months, raising urgent concerns around domestic violence and mental health support in the community.
Key Facts
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BREAKING: Triple murder-suicide inside Lake Wales home early Thursday
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IMPACT: 3 women dead; 5-year-old girl fled the scene to alert neighbors
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OFFICIAL SOURCE: “She’s a brave little girl… this is beyond tragic” – Sheriff Grady Judd
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ACTION: Authorities urge anyone with domestic violence concerns to speak up
Impact Of Local News
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Precise Location:
Grove Avenue near Scenic Highway, Lake Wales, FL 33853 -
Community Connection:
“We heard screams and saw the child outside crying — I’m still shaken.”
– Danielle Rivera, nearby resident -
Visual Proof:
Exclusive Angle
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WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
This is Polk County’s fourth family-violence homicide in just two months -
DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE:
Crisis Response
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IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
» Peace River Center Domestic Violence: (863) 413-2700
» Florida DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1119 -
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
“If you know someone in danger, do not wait. Call us now.”
– Sheriff Grady Judd, PCSO
Community Pulse
SHOULD FLORIDA REQUIRE FIREARM REMOVAL IN DOMESTIC CASES?
???? Yes ???? No
Drop your vote & opinion in the comments — Polk officials watching this closely
Update Log
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6:20 AM: Girl ran barefoot to neighbor’s door — called 911
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8:05 AM: Suspect confirmed dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound
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11:00 AM: Sheriff’s Office confirms investigation ongoing
