3 found shot to death in Lakeland

LAKELAND -- The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a triple fatal shooting in the Combee area of Lakeland.

According to Sheriff Grady Judd, four people were shot at a home at 2312 East Magnolia St. at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Judd said three people -- two women and a man -- were killed in a violent "slaughter that left blood throughout the house."

A fourth person, who was shot in the face, was transported to Lakeland Regional Hospital in unknown condition.

No suspects have been named.

"We don't have any idea who the suspect or suspects may be at this time," said Judd, who quickly added, "Certainly, we will develop more information."

Judd said drugs may be involved in the attack, in which multiple shots were fired. Judd also said the victims may have been targeted.

"We have no reason to believe the community at large is in any danger that we are aware of," Judd said.

Judd asked anyone in the community with information about the shootings to contact the agency at 863-297-3029.

This story was originally published January 6, 2016 at 10:56 AM with the headline "3 found shot to death in Lakeland ."