2 Woman Shot After Forcing Their Way Into Lakeland Home: Cops

LAKELAND, FL — A 36-year-old woman was killed and another wounded Thursday after the two women allegedly forced their way into a home along Jewel Avenue and confronted a couple inside, according to the Lakeland Police Department.

The woman killed was identified by police Friday as Anastasia Crumb-Guy. She was pronounced dead at Lakeland Regional Health. Thirty-three-year-old Tysheana Marshall was also taken to Lakeland Regional Health where she was receiving treatment, Lakeland police said.

The shootings happened around 12:48 p.m. Thursday. "Crumb-Guy and Marshall began arguing with the male inside the house," Lakeland police explained.

Police said the argument quickly escalated into a physical altercation involving the man, Crumb-Guy and Marshall.

"As the male attempted to retreat to another area, Crumb-Guy armed herself with a knife and blocked his path," Lakeland police said. "Fearing for the man’s life, the female resident produced a handgun and fired a warning shot."

Police said the two women continued to physically attack the man. "The female resident then began firing the gun, striking both Crumb-Guy and Marshall," according to police.

The couple in the home were not injured.

"The male and female resident remained at the scene and have cooperated with detectives. At this time no arrests have been made," Lakeland police said. "This continues to be an open and active investigation, and detectives will work with the State Attorney’s Office to determine if charges are to be filed."

To report a tip, call Detective Brooke Osterhage of the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6964 or send an email to brooke.osterhage@lakelandgov.net.