A shooting in Plant City, Florida, left four members of the same family dead on Sunday morning, including two children — a four‑month‑old infant and a four‑year‑old child — along with their 28‑year‑old mother and 55‑year‑old grandmother.
Officers from the Plant City Police Department were called to the 300 block of West Tever Street early on Sunday after reports of gunshots and a disturbance. At the scene, they found the baby and the four‑year‑old child dead from gunshot wounds.
The children’s mother was alive when police arrived but later died at a hospital from her injuries.
Another young child was found at the location but was not physically injured in the incident.
Grandmother Found Shot at Second Location
As investigators continued their work, police were led by evidence to a second home about half a mile away on North Burton Street. There, they found the children’s grandmother, age 55, also dead from a gunshot wound.
According to officials, investigators believe one of the women had walked with the three children between the two locations early Sunday morning before the shootings occurred.
Community Reaction and Police Request for Information
Neighbors in the area expressed shock and grief. One resident, Jodie Kott, said she woke up to the sound of gunshots around 7 a.m. and later learned of the tragedy in the driveway next door.
Police have urged residents and local businesses to check their surveillance footage taken between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. in the vicinity of West Tever Street and North Burton Street to help identify movements of a woman walking with three young children during that time.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the Plant City Police Department at (813) 763‑3316.
What We Know So Far
The exact motive and suspect information have not yet been released by police. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is continuing to gather evidence and possible video footage that could help piece together what happened early Sunday.
Summary of Shooting Incident
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Plant City, Florida, U.S. |
| First Scene | 300 block of West Tever Street |
| Second Scene | 900 block of North Burton Street |
| Fatalities | 4 (four‑month‑old infant, four‑year‑old child, 28‑year‑old mother, 55‑year‑old grandmother) |
| Uninjured | One child found unharmed |
| Police Response | Plant City Police Department |
| Requested Evidence | Surveillance footage between 5:30 a.m. – 7 a.m. |
| Investigation Status | Ongoing |
Community and Law Enforcement Response
Residents described the area as quiet and said the news of the killings was heart‑breaking. Officials have called for community cooperation in reviewing camera footage to assist the investigation.
As of now, authorities have not publicly confirmed any arrests or identified suspects connected to the deaths. The Plant City Police Department continues to appeal for tips from the public.
The shooting in Plant City is a devastating tragedy that has shaken the local community. Four lives — including two very young children — were lost in a span of two locations early Sunday morning.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident while asking residents for any information that could help solve the case. The emotional impact on neighbors and family members highlights the profound effect such violence can have on a community.
