Published on Friday, January 12, 2007
in the Lakeland Ledger

FHP Trooper Shot, Killed in Lake Placid

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper died after being shot at this afternoon at Highway U.S. 27 and Whitmore Curve in Lake Placid, officials said.

The trooper was shot after stopping a car between Sebring and Lake Placid at 3:32 p.m. He had been admitted to surgery at Florida Hospital-Lake Placid before he died.

Troopers are searching for a white or Hispanic male in a white or tan Camry-type sedan.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office and FHP are assisting the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.

No further details are available at this time. Look for a full story in Saturday's Ledger.