Two Injured in Lakeland House Shooting on Choctaw Avenue

Two adults were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting along Choctaw Avenue in Lakeland on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Incident Details

  • Time & Location: Lakeland Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 11:00 p.m. at a home located at 613 Choctaw Avenue.
  • The Shooting: The two victims were inside the home when an unknown party fired multiple rounds into the residence from the outside.
  • Medical Response: Emergency responders transported both victims to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Investigation Status

  • Suspects: The suspects fled the neighborhood on foot before police arrived at the scene. Detailed suspect descriptions have not yet been released.
  • Motive: Detectives are actively investigating and have not yet confirmed whether the house was specifically targeted.
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