Winter Haven Investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify the subjects who were involved in an incident at Publix (Northgate Shopping Plaza) today that ultimately led to the stabbing death of a male victim.
Today (Nov. 9, 2023) at approximately 1:35 p.m., a man entered Publix (Northgate Shopping Center, 1395 6th St. NW, Winter Haven) when a group of men followed him inside. Ultimately, a fight ensued between the man and the group of men. The group quickly ran from the store and left the scene. It appears the man at the counter cut one of the males during the fight.
A male stabbing victim was later dropped off at the Winter Haven Hospital Emergency Department entrance, with the driver of the vehicle not staying at the hospital. The male was ultimately pronounced deceased.
Anyone with information on the identities of subjects seen in the photos is asked to contact Detective Maldonado at 863-837-0946 or 863-401-2256.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) and could be eligible for a CASH reward of up to $5,000.
