PLANT CITY, Fla. – Police in Plant City are piecing together the details of a mass shooting that left four family members dead across two different crime scenes on Sunday morning.
The investigation began on May 3, 2026, when officers were called to a disturbance in the 300 block of West Tever Street. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a 4-month-old infant and a 4-year-old child who had both been shot; both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Their 28-year-old mother was also found with gunshot wounds and was rushed to a local hospital, where she later passed away. A third child was located at the residence but was found to be physically unharmed.
As the investigation unfolded, detectives were led to a second location in the 900 block of North Burton Street. There, they discovered the body of a 55-year-old woman, identified as the mother of the 28-year-old victim. She had also sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
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The Plant City Police Department is now focusing on the victims’ movements during the early morning hours. Investigators believe some members of the family traveled on foot between the North Burton Street and West Tever Street locations.
Detectives are specifically asking residents and business owners in those neighborhoods to review any surveillance or doorbell camera footage recorded between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on the morning of the incident.
Authorities are seeking any video showing a woman walking with three young children in the area around North Burton Street and West Tever Street.
While the investigation remains active and many details are being withheld to protect the integrity of the case, officials are urging the community to come forward. Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to contact the Plant City Police Department at 813-763-3316. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
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