Crime & Safety
A Kissimmee man's body was found in a grove near Lake Wales. Cops need more information.
A Kissimmee man was shot and killed recently somewhere in Polk County. The sheriff's office found him dead in a Lake Wales grove Tuesday.

POLK COUNTY, FL — A Kissimmee man was killed in Lake Wales, and the Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding his killer.
The body of Tyrell Bell, 21, was found in a grove near Lewis Griffith Road and Gove Road 3 at about 2 p.m. Tuesday, investigators said. Bell had been shot, according to deputies.
“This is a tragic loss," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. "Tyrell Bell was only 21-years-old and had the rest of his life ahead of him. We need to find the person or persons who did this - and we need to find them fast.”
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If anyone has information about Bell's death, or if anyone saw or heard anything suspicious in the area, please contact the PCSO at 863-298-6200.
If you wish to remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward up to $5000, you may contact Heartland Crime Stoppers:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
* Or visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
* Or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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You will always remain anonymous when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest, Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
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