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ARRESTED: Brian Williams
Apr 13, 2020
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE: APRIL 21, 2020***
Brian Williams turned himself into the Polk County Sheriff's Office on Monday, April 20th. He has been booked into the Polk County Jail and charged with Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle, Shooting a Deadly Missile into an Occupied Vehicle (2 counts), and Improper Exhibit of a Firearm.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking this man, Brian Williams for attempted murder.
According to detectives, Brian was identified as the suspect who fired several shots at a man in the Skyview Waters neighborhood in Lakeland on Friday, April 11th, at around 11:00 pm.
The victim was not injured in the attack.
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Brian Williams for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder and other felony charges.
Anyone who might know Brian Williams’ whereabouts are asked to contact Detective Ervin at 863-499-2400 (reference case #20-15883), or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
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