AUBURNDALE, Fla. – A man was arrested after three people — including a juvenile — were shot Saturday night in Auburndale, according to police.
Officers responded to the shooting around 8:33 p.m. in the 3000 block of Allred Drive, police said. According to a news release, the three victims were two men and a juvenile male who were all hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
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One person was taken into custody, identified as 26-year-old Xavier Rakim Roberts, according to the department.
Before the shooting, a disturbance related to an ongoing feud in the neighborhood led to a physical altercation and gunshots, police said. The juvenile is believed to have been a bystander who was not involved in the altercation, the release states.
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Roberts will face three counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, according to the department.
Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to call the Auburndale Police Department at 863-965-5555, or Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
Auburndale police were assisted at the scene by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
No other information was shared.
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
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