Crime
1 killed in Stabbing incident at Amazon warehouse in Berkeley
It is with great sadness that we share an update regarding the recent stabbing incident at the Amazon warehouse located in Berkeley, near Hazelwood.
The victim, identified as Kenny, has tragically succumbed to his injuries following the altercation that occurred Sunday evening at the facility on Springdale Avenue.
Law enforcement responded to reports of a stabbing at the Amazon warehouse situated in the 8800 block of Springdale Avenue.
The incident took place Sunday evening, prompting an immediate response from the Berkeley Police Department.
Initial reports indicated one individual had been stabbed during the altercation. Sadly, it has since been confirmed that the victim did not survive.
Amazon issued a statement addressing the incident, expressing their sorrow and commitment to supporting their employees:
“We’re saddened by this senseless act of violence and are focused on providing support for our employees at this time. We’ll defer to the Berkeley Police Department for additional information and continue to assist them with their investigation.”
The Berkeley Police Department remains at the scene, actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the stabbing. Authorities have stated that additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.
This tragic incident has left the local community shaken. Amazon and local authorities have emphasized their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of employees while working diligently to uncover the events leading to this heartbreaking outcome.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Berkeley Police Department.
Crime
One Dead, One Injured in Apparent Self-Defense Shooting Outside Cali Rose 15 Kitchen in Lakeland
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 9:31 p.m., officers with the Lakeland Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen, formerly known as Rush Hour Bar & Grill, located at 1323 Ariana Street in Lakeland.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that two individuals—identified as Jesse Banks, 28, of Lakeland, and Nicholas Lue, 26, of West Palm Beach—had sustained gunshot wounds.
Both men were transported to Lakeland Regional Health for emergency treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Banks was pronounced deceased.
Lue was stabilized and remains hospitalized in recovery.
Preliminary findings from witness interviews and physical evidence at the scene indicate that the incident began as a verbal altercation between Banks, Lue, and another individual, identified as Tre D’Shon Huntly, 24, of Lakeland.
The confrontation occurred just outside the restaurant’s front entrance.
According to investigators, the dispute escalated when Banks physically struck Huntly in the head.
At that moment, a male standing just inside the business opened the front door in defense of Huntly.
Banks and Lue then allegedly turned their aggression toward this second individual, producing a firearm and pointing it at him.
In response, Huntly drew a handgun and discharged several rounds, striking both Banks and Lue.
A handgun was later recovered from Banks at the scene.
Huntly remained at the location and fully cooperated with detectives during the investigation.
Based on the information available, it appears Huntly acted in self-defense.
No criminal charges have been filed at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is urged to contact Detective Neal Robertson at 863-834-6971 or via email at neal.robertson@lakelandgov.net.