Man Dies After Stabbing At Circle K In Winter Haven

POLK COUNTY, FL – A man stabbed today outside a Winter Haven convenience store succumbed to his injuries after being transported to Winter Haven Hospital, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

The victim was identified by deputies as 38-year-old Marvin Briggs of Lake Alfred.

A man connected to the incident is in department custody and undergoing questioning, however "is not considered a suspect at this time," deputies said.

The stabbing occurred after the two men, who knew each other, had an altercation outside the door to the Circle K at 1108 Spirit Lake Road in Winter Haven.

Deputies said Briggs had a criminal history, and that the investigation is ongoing.

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A suspect is in custody following a stabbing today at a Circle K store in Winter Haven, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

The agency said the adult victim was transported to a hospital after the 11:10 a.m. incident at the store at 1108 Spirit Lake Road.

After a brief search for the suspect, who fled on foot, deputies have the man in custody, the department said.

No additional details were released.

Patch will update when more information is available.

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