Fishing Trip Turns Deadly For 3 Friends In Frostproof: Police

FROSTPROOF, FL — Three friends on a fishing trip were found dead by a victim's father on Friday night after they went fishing, a Polk County Sheriff's Office news release said.

Police said that Damion Tillman, 23, Keven Springfield, 30, and Brandon Rollins, 27, were the victims of a triple homicide that happened in a remote area in Frostproof near U.S. Highway 27 and Lake Streety.

The victims, who were best friends, went fishing in this area when Rollins called his dad and said, "Help," around 10:06 p.m. Rollins' father arrived and found his son clinging for life, and Tillman and Springfield were already dead, authorities said.

When first responders arrived, Rollins had died, too. He shared some information with his dad before his death that police are not releasing to the public.

Officials said the trio appeared to have been beaten and shot. They were fishing from land, and not on a boat.

The victims parked their trucks nearby while the fished on Lake Streety.

All three men were residents of Frostproof.

Police are asking for the public's help in finding the killer. If anyone has information about this they are urged to contact PCSO at 863-298-6200. Heartland Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information that leads to the arrests of the suspects responsible. Visit www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com or call 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).