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| A composite image shows Larry Renaldo Riles and a handgun recovered during an officer-involved shooting near Wabash Avenue and George Jenkins Boulevard in Lakeland. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Riles, 46, was armed and was fatally shot during the incident. No deputies or officers were injured. The 10th Judicial Circuit Officer-Involved Deadly Incident Task Force is investigating. Source: Polk County Sheriff's Office. |
Armed Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Lakeland, Investigation Underway
By Digital Staff Reporter
iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published August 3rd, 2026
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LAKELAND, Fla. — An armed suspect was shot and killed during an officer-involved shooting Sunday in Lakeland, prompting an investigation by the 10th Judicial Circuit Officer-Involved Deadly Incident Task Force.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the shooting occurred near Wabash Avenue and George Jenkins Boulevard.
Authorities identified the deceased suspect as 46-year-old Larry Renaldo Riles.
Sheriff Grady Judd said no deputies or law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
Photos released by the Sheriff's Office show Riles' booking photo along with what investigators identified as a handgun recovered at the scene.
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| 46-year-old Larry Renaldo Riles / PCSO |
Sheriff Judd provided details during a media briefing at the scene. Additional information about what led to the encounter and the events preceding the shooting has not yet been released.
The investigation remains active, and more information is expected as detectives continue their review.
Source: Polk County Sheriff's Office.
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