April 22, 2025 UPDATE
Regarding the shooting near the intersection of 5th St. NE and Ave O NE in Winter Haven on April 7, 2025, reports circulating on social media claim that one person was killed and another injured. We reached out to Winter Haven Public Safety Department Public Information Officer Jamie Brown to clarify and she has shared the following statement:
“This is still an open and active investigation. There is a male deceased, but the investigation isn’t complete regarding any arrests.
The subjects did know each other and there is no danger to the public.”
These are the only updates we are able to provide at this time. We will update once any new confirmed information comes in.
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Original post
April 7, 2025
We have gotten reports of an incident near the 5th St. NE and Ave O NE intersection in Winter Haven.
We reached out to Winter Haven Public Safety Department’s Public Information Officer Jamie Brown for information.
A shooting has been confirmed in this area. Brown has advised there are injuries and no updates on conditions at this time, however the injuries appear to be non-life threatening.
Anyone possibly involved has been accounted for and police are interviewing all people possibly involved. There is no public danger.
This is a developing story. We will update as additional details come in.
