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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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    Take a virtual tour . . . . CLICK HERE

    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&

    GRAND REOPENING – Wild Wild West Gun Range

    IT HAPPENS TOMORROW – The Wild Wild West Gun Range GRAND REOPENING, Dundee, Florida – Sat., Sept. 26th

    It happens tomorrow – GUN RANGE GRAND REOPENING – Saturday, Sept. 26th
    • Where: the Wild Wild West Gun Store & Range
    • Address: 29350 US Hwy. 27, Dundee, Florida
    • Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

    Take a virtual tour . . . . CLICK HERE

    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.

    Attendees are 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&

    GRAND REOPENING – Wild Wild West Gun Range

    The Wild Wild West Gun Range GRAND REOPENING, Dundee, Florida – Sat., Sept. 26th

    GUN RANGE GRAND REOPENING – Saturday, Sept. 26th
    • Where: the Wild Wild West Gun Store & Range
    • Address: 29350 US Hwy. 27, Dundee, Florida
    • Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

    Take a virtual tour . . . . CLICK HERE

    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.

    Attendees are 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&

    GRAND REOPENING – Wild Wild West Gun Range

    The Wild Wild West Gun Range GRAND REOPENING, Dundee, Florida – Sat., Sept. 26th

    GUN RANGE GRAND REOPENING – Saturday, Sept. 26th
    • Where: the Wild Wild West Gun Store & Range
    • Address: 29350 US Hwy. 27, Dundee, Florida
    • Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

    Take a virtual tour . . . . CLICK HERE

    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.

    Attendees are 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&

    Carrying concealed? Why you should consider having a carry permit . . .

    There is more to owning and using a gun than just knowing how to pull a trigger.

    May. 21, 2026
    Wilton Simpson, Commissioner of Agriculture
    No more concealed carry backlog
    With permitless carry now in effect, Simpson argued that permits still matter as holders can skip the three‑day waiting period for handgun purchases and have reciprocity with dozens of other states. He added that in a crisis, a permit signals to law enforcement that training and a clean background are in place.

    Not all concealed carry classes are alike.

    Unless specifically stated otherwise, “concealed carry classes” do NOT teach how to handle and use a handgun.

    They do NOT teach:

    • the handling of a handgun
    • the firing of a handgun
    • the loading, unloading and reloading of a handgun
    • how manage handgun malfunfunctions

    To learn the techniques listed above, you have to take a handgun/pistol training class.

    Maybe you or someone you know already took a concealed carry class. Did it look like this . . .

    or like this?

    If the “concealed carry” class you took did not include a trip the the range and the firing of a real handgun, using live ammunition, firing a minimum of 50 rounds, you attended a certificate mill class, that in all likelyhood, was more of an insurance sales seminar, not a handgun training class.

    There is more to owning and using a gun than just knowing how to pull a trigger.

    All classes now conducted on an indoor climate-controlled, air-conditioned gun range. No heat. No sweating. No bugs.

    Others conduct classes to qualify people to apply for a concealed carry license. We conduct classes to not only to qualify people to apply for a concealed carrry license, we train people to carry a firearm in public.

    We don’t want to train everyone who wants a concealed carry license.  We only want to train those who are serious about learning how to defend their life and the lives of their loved ones.

    If your concealed carry class did not look like the photos above, you may want to contact us for real, concealed carry, handgun training. Training that prepares you to defend your life and the lives of your loved ones.

    Not all concealed carry classes are alike.


    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