HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. – On Friday, Highlands County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Tayten Hardy-Clunis of Avon Park, for the shooting of a 16-year-old boy that occurred on December 2, at 1029 Hal McRae Loop in Avon Park.
Deputies say Hardy-Clunis was charged with the following: Attempted first-degree murder, possession of a firearm or ammo by an adjudicated delinquent felon, and armed burglary of a dwelling. The victim is still in stable condition and expected to survive.
If you have any information regarding this incident, you are asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Unit at (863) 402-7250 or Detective Dewayne Kelly at (863) 402-7823, or email dkelly@highlandssheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact the Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). You can also send tips to our HCSO App and remain anonymous.
