Crime & Safety

Investigators Seek Shooting Suspect: Lakeland Police

The Lakeland Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a man who is accused of being involved in a Polk County shooting.

Suspect Tevin Jamar Davis, 28, is accused of being involved in a Polk County shooting that occurred on Oct. 15, authorities said.
Suspect Tevin Jamar Davis, 28, is accused of being involved in a Polk County shooting that occurred on Oct. 15, authorities said. (Lakeland Police Department )

LAKELAND, FL — Lakeland police is asking for the public's help locating a 28-year-old suspect who is accused of being involved in a shooting that occurred on Oct. 15 near Ruth Avenue and Second Street, authorities said.

The suspect, Tevin Jamar Davis is six-feet tall and weighs 223 pounds, police said.

Davis visits Lakeland and Bartow frequently, investigators said.

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If you have information that can help police, call Detective Robertson at 863-834-6971. To remain anonymous, call Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida at 1-800-226-8477.

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