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Deadly stabbing under investigation in Lake Wales

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Published  June 12, 2025 8:10pm EDT
Lake Wales
FOX 13 News

The Brief

    • One person was killed, and another was hospitalized after being stabbed in Lake Wales on Thursday afternoon.
    • Police have not released a motive for the stabbing or said if they are searching for a suspect.
    • Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the Lake Wales Police Department at 863-678-4223.

LAKE WALES, Fla. - One person is dead and another is in the hospital following a stabbing in Lake Wales on Thursday afternoon. 

What we know:

Lake Wales officers went to 108 West Sessoms Avenue around 4:45 p.m. to investigate a reported stabbing. 

Police say one person involved in the stabbing was dead and a second person was airlifted to an area hospital for treatment. 

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What we don't know:

It is unclear what led to the stabbing and what condition the hospitalized victim is in.

Police have not released any information about a possible suspect. 

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What you can do:

Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the Lake Wales Police Department at 863-678-4223. 

If you would like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward through Heartland Crime Stoppers, you can call 1-888-400-TIPS (8477) or from your cell phone, dial **TIPS. You can also visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit a Tip", or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet to submit a tip.

The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Lake Wales Police Department. 

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