Frostproof man behind bars for Lake Wales shooting that left 1 dead: Police

LAKE WALES, Fla. - A man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon at a Lake Wales home across the street from a nearby Catholic Church, according to police.

The Lakes Wales Police Department said 19-year-old Miles Brown of Frostproof is now behind bars after turning himself in for second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. 

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What we know:

Officers said they responded at around 1:15 p.m. to the area of South 9th Street and Columbia Avenue after receiving reports of gunshots. 

Once they arrived at the scene, Jayvyn McFadden, 20, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Lake Wales police said first responders tried lifesaving measures and took him to a local hospital, but he was pronounced dead. 

Pictured: Miles Brown. Courtesy: Lake Wales Police Department. 

Authorities said Brown voluntarily turned himself in during the course of their investigation. 

Officials are not searching for any other suspects in the shooting. They said this remains an active investigation. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Lake Wales Police Department at (863) 678-4223 or to remain anonymous by calling Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-888-400-8477.