Crime & Safety
Man Killed In Lakeland 7-Eleven Fight: Police
Lakeland police are asking for anyone with information about a lethal fight that occurred on March 17 at a gas station to call authorities.
LAKELAND, FL — A 41-year-old Lakeland man was killed after he got into a fight with a 72-year-old man on the evening of St. Patrick's Day, a police news release said.
The victim and the 72-year-old man were fighting at the 7-Eleven, 2580 Kathleen Road, March 17, just before 5:50 p.m., investigators said. The 41-year-old man was taken to a local hospital where he died Thursday evening.
No arrests have been made at this time, deputies said. Detectives are continuing to interview witnesses from the scene. Anyone with information related to the case can contact Sergeant Brian Wallace at 863.834.8980 or Brian.Wallace@lakelandgov.net.
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