POLK COUNTY, Florida — Danny Thompson and his truck are in custody! Nobody was injured during the arrest. August 13, 2015.
ORIGINAL POST: Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to ask for the public’s help in locating 39-year-old Danny Coleman Thompson, Jr. Thompson is wanted in connection to a shooting investigation currently underway at MES-GCI Construction, located at 2360 Old Highway 60, Mulberry. There is a $10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
Thompson is described as being a white male, approximately 6’2”. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark colored cap, dark colored t-shirt with a logo on the front, and blue jeans. His last known address 6242 Springwoods Lane, Lakeland.
He is believed to be driving a 2006 Ford 150 Super Crew Cab with Florida Tag 212-6PD. The rear bumper on the passenger’s side has a black and white sticker with the words, “Real Men Love Jesus.”
Thompson is believed to be armed with a handgun and considered dangerous. Thompson is currently wanted for three counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, and one count of Armed Burglary.
Thompson arrived at the business at approximately 2:22 pm today, Thursday, July 30, 2015, and began firing at employees of the business.
One victim was uninjured during the incident. Two other victims were injured and transported to Lakeland Regional Health Center with what is described as non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with information about Thompson’s whereabouts is urged to contact the PCSO at 863.298.6200.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION WHO WANTS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A $10,000 REWARD IS ASKED TO CALL HEARTLAND CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800-226-TIPS or LOGONTOwww.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED! iPhone users can download a free tip submit app to anonymously report crime. To install this free app, search for “TipSoft” or “TipSubmit” on the Apple App Store.
