Federal, Local Law Enforcement Agencies To Announce Update Into Shooting Investigation

LAKELAND, FL (February 11, 2025) – Media are invited to a press conference announcing progress related to the investigation into a December 2020 shooting that left at least three Lakeland residents wounded and one deceased. On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Lakeland Police Department, senior officials from the Lakeland Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms & Explosives and U.S. Attorney’s Office will update the public on the ongoing investigation.

WHO/WHAT: Senior law enforcement officials have charged Taqiy Lewis (27, Lakeland) with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Lakeland Police Department Community Room (219 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland, FL 33801). Media should arrive by 9:45 a.m.; the press conference will begin promptly at 10 a.m.

Please RSVP attendance by emailing mediarelations@lakelandgov.net.

For additional questions, please contact ATF-Tampa PIO Jason Medina at jason.medina@atf.gov or LPD PIOs at mediarelations@lakelandgov.net.

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Posted by Police Department on 11 Feb 2025