Shooting at 1000 BLOCK OF EAST GAY ST on 02/21/2026 5:01 AM

Type: Shooting

Date: 02/21/2026 5:01 AM

Description: Shooting/Stabbing. PD/EMS o/s with 1 victim shot. EMS trans

Address: 1000 BLOCK OF EAST GAY ST, Bartow, FL

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Area Missing Persons

missing-person-record__Voltaire

Name

Christina Voltaire

Missing Age

22

Est. Current Age

37

Last Seen

Winter Haven, FL on 01/08/2011

Physical Description

Race: Black Ethnicity: African American Gender: Female Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5'2" Weight: 120 lbs

Case Number

MP10579

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Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Washington

Name

Devon Washington

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

The victim was at his residence when two unknown male subjects entered the residence in an attempt to rob him of his money and narcotics. The victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the bartow police department at (863) 534-5034.

Agency

Bartow Police Department

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