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ARRESTS MADE IN LAKE WALES ‘MUD HOLE’ SHOOTING

ARRESTS MADE – Lake Wales shooting: 4 wounded – 1 critically

Update on September 27th mass shooting at Lake Wales unofficial, outdoor, rural, ATV recreational area known as the ‘Mud Hole’.

https://www.fox13news.com/news/2-arrested-lake-wales-mud-hole-party-shooting-injured-4-pcso

FOX NEWS 13

LAKE WALES, Fla. – Two men are facing attempted murder charges after a party at the Lake Wales “Mud Hole” ended in a shooting that injured four people Sunday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Lake Wales shooting investigation
Deputies responded around 12:18 a.m. Sunday to the property on Alturas Babson Park Cut-Off Road, west of US 27, after reports of multiple people shot.

PCSO said an 18-year-old Lakeland woman who was shot in the abdomen was rushed by ambulance to a local hospital, where she remains stable.

Three other victims were driven to hospitals by friends before deputies arrived on the scene, according to deputies.

The sheriff’s office said a 20-year-old Lake Wales woman was shot in the right thigh, a 19-year-old Lakeland man was shot in the left arm, and a 21-year-old Eagle Lake woman was shot in the left foot.

Social media party shooting
Detectives have not released a motive for the shooting or explained what led up to the gunfire. Authorities also have not said whether additional suspects will be charged as the investigation continues.

Polk County arrests made
Between 150 and 300 people attended the party, which had been advertised on social media as a gathering with “Good vibes, good people, and no drama,” according to PCSO. Detectives said they interviewed more than 100 witnesses at the scene and over the following days to identify the suspects.

On Thursday, deputies arrested 20-year-old Richard William Fante of Lakeland and 19-year-old Cordae DeShawn Hammonds of Avon Park. PCSO said both men were arrested and charged with four counts of attempted second-degree murder and 62 counts of culpable negligence.

A mass shooting occurred in rural, outdoor recreation area frequented by all-terrain-vehicle enthusiasts.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirms 4 people shot – The Daily Ridge

PCSO Confirms Four Victims In South Lake Wales “Mud Hole” Shooting

MASS SHOOTING IN LAKE WALES

4 People Shot – 1 Critically

Mass shooting occurred in rural, outdoor recreation area frequented by all-terrain-vehicle enthusiasts.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirms 4 people shot – The Daily Ridge

PCSO Confirms Four Victims In South Lake Wales “Mud Hole” Shooting

The Wild Wild West Gun Range GRAND REOPENING

It was a GREAT day at the Wild Wild West Gun Range GRAND REOPENING, Dundee, Florida – Sat., Sept. 26th

It was a GREAT day at the Wild Wild West Gun Range GRAND REOPENING

  • Where: the Wild Wild West Gun Store & Range
  • Address: 29350 US Hwy. 27, Dundee, Florida
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    See the state-of-the-art target retrieval and training system in action below . . .

    No appointment necessary. Simply show up or reserve your range time on the Wild Wild West site at the link below.

    You encouraged to reserve their range time on the Wild Wild West Arms website at: https://wwwarms.odoo.com/appointment/1?invite_token=91d05d30450b4ab9b037f154f3c7acac&filter_appointment_type_ids=%5B1%5D&

    FREE Child Safety Gun Locks Available Through In-Gauge of Polk County

    In-Gauge of Polk County, of Winter Haven, Florida is offering FREE child safety gun locks to Polk County residents who request them. To receive a FREE child safety gun lock, simply complete and submit the form below:

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    Thank you for your response. ✨

    Conditions:

    • Gun locks available to Polk County residents only
    • One gun lock per household (mailing address)
    • Gun locks will be shipped by US Mail

    If you are looking for unequaled firearms training, for either personal development or to qualify for a Florida concealed carry weapons license, contact us.

    For unequaled firearms training that suits your needs, visit our website at:  www.ingaugeofpolkcounty.com

    April is CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH in Polk County, Florida

    Why child Gun Safety Month matters – Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell

    In-Gauge of Polk County continues to get the support of community leaders for its CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH initiative.

    Why child Gun Safety Month matters

    Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell, April 13, 2026

    https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/winter_haven_sun/opinions/columns/why-child-gun-safety-month-matters/article_622bb71c-cd7c-4e63-985b-f4acd9f089a1.html

    Friday, April 3rd In-Gauge received its 9th proclamation declaring April as CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH, from the City of Lakeland.

    Earlier in the week, In-Gauge received proclamations from the City of Winter Haven and the City of Haines City. During the week of April 5th, the cities of Auburndale, Frostproof and the Town of Lake Hamilton will be issuing their proclamations. That will be a total of 11 Polk County municipalities and Highlands County that have joined In-Gauge of Polk County’s campaign to make April Child Gun Safety Education Month.

    Monday, March 2nd the City of Davenport issued a proclamation recognizing and declaring the month of April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

    To date, we have received commitments from 9 Polk County municipalities and the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners recognizing April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

    You are encouraged to join us recognizing April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

    Contact us to learn how you can participate. You can call us at: 863-206-1996 or send us an email at: CONTACT US or in-gauge@ingaugeofpolkcounty.com

    April is CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH in Polk County, Florida

    April is CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH

    In-Gauge of Polk County continues to get the support of community leaders for its CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH initiative.

    Friday, April 3rd In-Gauge received its 9th proclamation declaring April as CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH, from the City of Lakeland.

    Earlier in the week, In-Gauge received proclamations from the City of Winter Haven and the City of Haines City. During the week of April 5th, the cities of Auburndale, Frostproof and the Town of Lake Hamilton will be issuing their proclamations. That will be a total of 11 Polk County municipalities and Highlands County that have joined In-Gauge of Polk County’s campaign to make April Child Gun Safety Education Month.

    Monday, March 2nd the City of Davenport issued a proclamation recognizing and declaring the month of April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

    To date, we have received commitments from 9 Polk County municipalities and the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners recognizing April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

    You are encouraged to join us recognizing April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

    Contact us to learn how you can participate. You can call us at: 863-206-1996 or send us an email at: CONTACT US or in-gauge@ingaugeofpolkcounty.com

    Join us for CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH – April 2026

    Join us in recognizing April as CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH.

    Monday, March 2nd the City of Davenport issued a proclamation recognizing and declaring the month of April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

    To date, we have received commitments from 9 Polk County municipalities and the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners recognizing April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

    You are encouraged to join us recognizing April as ‘Child Gun Safety Education Month’.

    Contact us to learn how you can participate. You can call us at: 863-206-1996 or send us an email at: CONTACT US or in-gauge@ingaugeofpolkcounty.com

    FREE Child Safety Gun Locks Available Through In-Gauge of Polk County

    In-Gauge of Polk County, of Winter Haven, Florida is offering FREE child safety gun locks to Polk County residents who request them. To receive a FREE child safety gun lock, simply complete and submit the form below:

    ← Back

    Thank you for your response. ✨

    Conditions:

    • Gun locks available to Polk County residents only
    • One gun lock per household (mailing address)
    • Gun locks will be shipped by US Mail

    If you are looking for unequaled firearms training, for either personal development or to qualify for a Florida concealed carry weapons license, contact us.

    For unequaled firearms training that suits your needs, visit our website at:  www.ingaugeofpolkcounty.com

    In-Gauge Conducts Youth Gun Safety Class at Liberty Link 360, Bartow, Florida

    At the invitation of the Liberty Link Foundation 360, Bartow, Florida, In-Gauge of Polk County, a private, non-profit organization, chartered by the National Rifle Association, conducted a free youth gun safety class, for the participants of Liberty Link 360’s summer youth program. The class was conducted Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the Liberty Link Foundation 360, facility in Bartow, Florida.

    Recognizing the alarming rise of accidental child shootings, the Liberty Link Foundation 360 invited In-Gauge of Polk County to educate the teenage participants of its summer youth program on gun safety.

    Using an audio visual presentation and physical props In-Gauge emphasized the importance of gun safety.

    The overall message was: If you are not authorized and trained in the use of a gun, don’t touch it and always assume that every gun is loaded.

    At the completion of the presentation, each participant was issued with a gun safety lock to accompany their certificate of training.

    In-Gauge of Polk County routinely conducts gun safety training classes for the public and child gun safety seminars throughout the year, making available free gun locks to the public. The locks are provided through the generosity of local businesses that are concerned with child gun safety.

    In 2023, In-Gauge of Polk County distributed over 500 gun locks, free to the public. In-Gauge of Polk County relies solely on the financial generosity of local businesses to fund its child gun safety program.

    For information on how to donate to In-Gauge of Polk County’s child gun safety gun lock program, call 863-206-1996 or send an email inquiry to: robert_admin@ingaugepolkcounty.org

    Online Gun Safety Course

    This is an official, gun safety course that fulfills the requirements, for those person who have had a little brush with the law and are required to complete a gun safety course ordered by the Court.

    Online Gun Safety Course for Court Ordered Persons

    This is an official, completely online, gun safety course that fulfills the requirements, for those persons who have had a little brush with the law and are required to complete a gun safety course ordered by the Court.

    COST: $60

    This is course is specific to Florida. It cannot be guaranteed that the certificate of training issued upon completion of this course will be recognized by an an out of state court.

    It is guaranteed the certificate of training issued upon successful completion of this course will be recognized by any Florida court.

    For more information and to register for the course, click on the button below.

    CLICK HERE for more information & course registration