Lakeland, Fla. – A woman was injured Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a bullet while lying in bed inside a home on Kettles Avenue, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
The incident was reported just before 3:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of Kettles Avenue, adjacent to the 600 block of West 13th Street. Initial reports placed the scene near 13th Street and Kettles Avenue, where Polk County Fire Rescue initially staged.
According to investigators, the woman was in bed when a bullet came through the bedroom wall from another room in the residence and struck her. She was transported to Lakeland Regional Health with non-life-threatening injuries and is reported to be in good condition.
Detectives responded to the scene, but say the occupants of the residence were less than cooperative. At this time, the shooting does not appear to have been intentional or targeted, and it may have been accidental. The investigation remains ongoing.
The Daily Ridge will provide further updates as they become available.
