A man, 27, was hospitalized after being shot while riding his scooter late last night on Sikes Boulevard in Lakeland, as confirmed by the Lakeland Police Department (LPD). According to WFLA, the shooting occurred shortly after 11 p.m., when the victim was targeted by an assailant from a dark-colored vehicle; he was found by officers responding to the scene and was able to communicate with detectives about the incident before receiving hospital treatment for his non-life-threatening injuries.
The FOX 13 News report notes that as of Tuesday morning after the shooting, which took place in the 1000 block of Sikes Boulevard, the police have not made any arrests and the investigation remains active to determine what led to the shooting, although no further details on a potential suspect or motive have been made public.
The victim, whose name hasn't been released, is currently in a stable condition at the hospital, and is expected to survive his injuries based on the information provided by emergency responders. The LPD continues to probe the circumstances behind this sudden and violent act that transpired in a commonplace setting, transforming a mundane scooter ride into an emergency situation; Tampa Bay 28 reported that the man was transported to the hospital after being located by officers and was listed in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Lakeland Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the active investigation as they work to apprehend the individual or individuals responsible for this crime.
