Crime
19 News Reporter Winnie Dortch shot by ex-boyfriend, he then killed himself
Police said they were familiar to each other.
Early Monday morning, 19 News reporter Winnie Dortch was shot during what authorities believe to be a domestic-related incident.
According to Lakewood police, just before 8 a.m., a call came in reporting a heated argument between two individuals in the area of Clifton Boulevard.
As officers were en route to the location, additional reports were received stating that gunshots had been fired.
Upon arriving at the scene on Chase Avenue, police found two individuals, a man and a woman, lying on the sidewalk, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, though his identity has not yet been released.
The woman, identified as Winnie Dortch, was critically injured and was immediately transported to MetroHealth by Lakewood EMS. Her condition remains serious, though further details regarding her injuries have not been made public.
A firearm was recovered at the scene, and detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
While the full nature of their relationship remains under investigation, police confirmed that the two individuals were known to each other.
As authorities work to piece together the events leading up to this tragic incident, no further details have been provided at this time.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.