1 Injured In Shooting Outside Lakeland Town Center: Police

LAKELAND, FL — Police are searching for a suspect after a man was injured in a shooting outside a Lakeland business Thursday, authorities said.

According to a Lakeland Police Department spokesperson, officers were patrolling the area near Lakeland Town Center on Memorial Boulevard after a concert ended. According to police, a large crowd had gathered outside the venue when shots were fired around 2:20 a.m.

According to authorities, officers found a 27-year-old in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. The man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where police said he was in stable condition.

Police said a potential suspect fled the scene following the shooting. Authorities said they don't believe the shooting was random.

The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information should contact Detective Russ Hurley at 863-834-8973 or by emailing Russell.hurley@lakelandgov.net.