Shooting at Lakeland convenience store leaves man dead, woman injured
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LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — One person was killed, and another was injured in a shooting at a Lakeland convenience store Tuesday evening, authorities said.

The Lakeland Police Department said officers received reports of a shooting at the Fast Stop convenience store on East Memorial Boulevard shortly after 6 p.m.

According to police, the victims included a 39-year-old man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 19-year-old woman who was listed in “stable condition.”

Authorities did not provide details on what may have led up to the shooting, but said the suspected shooter was detained at the scene and was being questioned by detectives.

The incident comes just weeks after another deadly shooting at the same convenience store. Police said Jessie Woullard, 45, was shot and killed at the store during a possible dispute over a stolen gun.

No further information was immediately available in Tuesday’s incident. News Channel 8 has a crew at the scene.

This is a developing story. Stay up to date on the latest from News Channel 8 on-air and on the go with the free WFLA News Channel 8 mobile app.

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