LAKELAND, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a man wanted for attempted murder in Lakeland, Florida.
According to the sheriff's office, Marlon Tyrone Burgess attempted to shoot and kill a man overnight around 12 a.m. near Dawn Heights Drive in Lakeland.
Through witness statements, the sheriff's office said they learned that Burgess and a 20-year-old man met in Winter Haven before driving to Lakeland. In Lakeland, deputies say the two men got out of the car, started arguing and that is when Burgess shot the 20-year-old multiples times before taking off.
The 20-year-old was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition, according to the sheriff's office. The two men have known each other for three to four months, deputies say.
Deputies have located the 2013 white Dodge Charger that Burgess was believed to be traveling in, though they are still actively searching for Burgess.
It is unknown where Burgess lives. He is likely armed and is considered dangerous. If you see him do not approach.
"Burges is dangerous. Please help us get him off the street and send him back to prison where he belongs. Please do not attempt to confront him. Call law enforcement," Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Burgess was released from Florida State Prison in April after serving 15 years for robbery with a weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, resisting an officer with violence, and battery on a law enforcement officer.
If you have any information on the investigation or Burgess' location, you are asked to call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200, or 9-1-1 if it is an emergency.
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