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Lakeland Police Involved in Officer Related Shooting

Three  Lakeland Police Officers were involved in a shooting that occurred at 4514 Micanope Crescent Drive at approximately 11:41 pm on Wednesday, February 25, 2009.   Bruce Wooley, age 58, was  home alone and contacted his sister by telephone in  North Carolina.  Wooley made statements to his sister that he was “armed and wanted to die”, but didn’t want “to do it”.  Wooley’s sister contacted police who responded to the area and established a perimeter.

Police established telephone contact with Wooley who advised that he was okay and did not intend to harm himself, but that he was “wanted to get some beer”.  Officers observed Wooley leave his residence and enter a vehicle carrying a shotgun.  Wooley then began driving erratically through the neighborhood.  Wooley then returned to his residence where he got out of his vehicle with the shotgun in his possession and pointed the gun at  Lakeland Police Officer.  All three officers then fired upon Wooley.

Wooley was struck by gunfire and disarmed.  Wooley was found to be armed with two other guns, one in a shoulder holster.  There were indications that Wooley had been drinking alcohol, but the amount is unknown.  Wooley was conscious and speaking at the scene.  Wooley was transported to  Lakeland Regional Medical Center where he was admitted.  Wooley’s condition at this time is unknown.

Wooley’s family has been notified of his condition and has been cooperative in this investigation.  Wooley will be charged with Aggravated Assault With a Firearm on a Law Enforcement Officer.  The three Lakeland Police Officers involved in the shooting are Mark Eby, Russell Longaberger, and Byan McNabb.

Lakeland Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting

Three Lakeland Police Officers were involved in a shooting that occurred at 4514 Micanope Crescent Drive at approximately 11:41 pm on Wednesday, February 25, 2009.

Bruce Wooley, age 58, was home alone and contacted his sister by telephone in North Carolina. Wooley made statements to his sister that he was “armed and wanted to die”, but didn’t want “to do it”. Wooley’s sister contacted police who responded to the area and established a perimeter. Police established telephone contact with Wooley who advised that he was okay and did not intend to harm himself, but that he was “wanted to get some beer”. Officers observed Wooley leave his residence and enter a vehicle car carrying a shotgun. Wooley then began driving erratically through the neighborhood. Wooley then returned to his residence where he got out of his vehicle with the shotgun in his possession and pointed the gun a Lakeland Police Officer.

All three officers then fired upon Wooley. Wooley was struck by gunfire and disarmed. Wooley was found to be armed with two other guns, one in a shoulder holster. There were indications that Wooley had been drinking alcohol, but the amount is unknown. Wooley was conscious and speaking at the scene. Wooley was transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center where he was admitted.

Wooley’s family has been notified of his condition and has been cooperative in this investigation. This investigation is ongoing.

The complete media release is available here.

- Sgt. Terri Smith

Lakeland Police Investigate Shooting

The Lakeland Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at  Barnett Park, 220 South Lake Avenue in Lakeland, Florida.  The victim, an adult male, was in Barnett Park with a friend at approximately 6:00 pm when the shooting occurred.  The victim was treated at  Lakeland Regional Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries.  This matter is under investigation and no further information will be released at this time.

Anyone with any information regarding this shooting is asked to contact The Lakeland Police Department, 863-834-6900. 

 

Sergeant Terri Smith

Lakeland Police Seek Assistance of Public to Identify Robbers

The Lakeland Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public to identify three suspects that robbed Country Chicken and Fish located at 1263 Kathleen Road in Lakeland, Florida, on February 19^th at 10:00 PM.

 

 

The suspects are described as three black males wearing ski masks, approximately 5’11” to 6’01” tall.  The suspects were wearing long sleeve black t-shirts, black pants, and black shoes at the time of the robbery.  The suspects fled on foot traveling south across Kathleen Road. 

 

 

Anyone with any information regarding this robbery is asked to contact The Lakeland Police Department, 863-834-6900, or Crime stoppers, 1-800-226-TIPS. 

 

 

 

 

These suspects should be considered armed and dangerous.  If you believe you know them, do not approach them.  Contact police immediately.

 

Sergeant Terri Smith

Lakeland Police Seek Assistance of Public to Locate Wanted Person

The Lakeland Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public in locating Jamael Deron Luckett, pictured above. Luckett currently has an active warrant for his arrest for the offense of armed robbery with a firearm.  Anyone who may know the whereabouts of Luckett is asked to contact The Lakeland Police Department, 863-834-6900, or Crime stoppers, 1-800-226-TIPS. If Luckett is seen do not approach, contact police immediately.

Luckett should be considered armed and dangerous.

For additional information, contact Jack Gillen, Public Information Officer at 863.834.6949.

Sergeant Terri Smith

Lakeland Police Schedule Seat Belt Initiative

Lakeland Police have scheduled a "Seat Belt Initiative" for Friday, February 13, 2009, from 6:30 am to 8:00 am.  The location of this event is Lakeland High School, 726 Hollingsworth Road, Lakeland, Florida.

This initiative is planned to increase awareness and focus on seat belt laws.  Many lives are lost each year from traffic crashes where drivers and passengers were not wearing proper seat belt safety restraints.

For additional information, contact Jack Gillen, Public Information Officer, at 863-834-6949.

Sergeant Terri Smith