Man Accused Of Running Over Neighbor's Christmas Decorations, Shooting Him
POSTED: Friday, December 7, 2007
UPDATED: 12:50 am EST December 8,
2007
 Witnesses said Matthew Lankford retrieved a 45-caliber gun and shot Sheldon several times in the arm and abdomen after running over decorations. |
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- A 25-year-old man in Winter Haven was arrested after police said he ran over his neighbor's front yard Christmas decorations and then shot the man several times.A Polk County Sheriff's Office report said Matthew Lankford became involved in an altercation involving his sister and neighbor Douglas Sheldon.Lankford got into a vehicle and drove over Sheldon's Christmas decorations that were in the front yard.Witnesses said Lankford retrieved a .45-caliber gun and shot Sheldon several times in the arm and abdomen.Witnesses said Sheldon did not appear to have any weapons.Sheldon was transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center in stable condition.Lankford was charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting.Watch Local 6 News and stay with Local6.com for more on this story.
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