14-Year-Old Boy Shot At Winter Haven Gathering: Police

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Detectives are searching for information about a 14-year-old boy shot Saturday night at a gathering in a Winter Haven neighborhood, police said.

Winter Haven police went to a noise complaint in the area of MLK Boulevard and Third Street Northeast at about 9 p.m. when gunshots were heard. When people in the crowd ran, a 14-year-old boy approached officers and told them he had been shot in his armpit. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was last listed in stable condition, authorities said.

In addition to the boy being shot, three vehicles were hit by bullets at this location, detectives said. If you have any information that can help police, call Detective Maldonado at 863-401-2256. To remain anonymous, call Heartland Crie Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.