The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has advised they are currently conducting a death investigation this morning, Wednesday January 17th, at a Shell gas station in Lake Wales. Multiple readers contacted the Daily Ridge regarding a white SUV mark off with yellow tape and being looked at by several deputies. The SUV was in the parking lot of the Shell gas station at 7336 E. S.R. 60 across from Saddlebag Lake Resort.
According to Brian Bruchey, Public Information Officer, with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office it’s a “Death Investigation”, but no additional details are available.
Readers advised the white SUV being investigated has a busted out window.
We will update you as more information becomes available.