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Oct 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
Haines City Police Seek Shooting Suspect
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Haines City police are seeking Matthew James Hawkins in connection with an Oct. 1 shooting at a home that injured one person. Investigators say Hawkins allegedly shot the victim multiple times during an altercation and fled. He remains at large and may be armed; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,500 for tips leading to his arrest.
WHO: Haines City police are seeking Matthew James Hawkins, who is wanted on an aggravated battery with a firearm charge.
WHAT: Police are asking the public to help locate Hawkins in connection with a shooting that injured one person.
WHEN: Oct 1, 2026
WHERE: Haines City, Polk County, Florida
WHY: Police are seeking Hawkins because investigators say he allegedly shot a person multiple times during an altercation at the victim's home.
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