A fatal shooting occurred early this morning, Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Lakeland following an argument outside a local business.
Incident Details
According to the Lakeland Police Department, the shooting took place just after 12:30 a.m. outside of Wally’s Poolhall on East Main Street.
- The Conflict: Two patrons were involved in a verbal argument near the business.
- The Shooting: The dispute escalated when one individual pulled out a handgun and opened fire.
- The Victim: Police have identified the deceased as 48-year-old Steven Michael Magee.
Current Status
The investigation is ongoing. While initial reports indicate the victim may have also been armed or attempted to defend himself, police are still working to determine the exact sequence of events. No immediate arrests were confirmed in the initial hours following the incident.
Recent Context: This is the third high-profile fatal shooting in the Lakeland area within the last two weeks, following two separate deadly incidents outside the Jade Fox Lounge in late February.
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