Man killed, another hurt in self-defense shooting at restaurant: LPD
LAKELAND, Fla. - An argument at a Lakeland restaurant led to a man firing shots in self-defense, killing one man and injuring another, according to police.
The backstory:
The Lakeland Police Department says the shooting happened at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen off Ariana St. just after 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
Two people were shot on Thursday night at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen, according to Lakeland police.
According to investigators, Jesse Banks, 28, and Nicholas Lue, 26, instigated the argument with a 24-year-old man just outside the front entrance to the restaurant.
Police say Banks hit the 24-year-old man on the head with his fist, and when a fourth man opened the front door, Banks and Lue pointed a gun at him.
That's when LPD says the 24-year-old also pulled out a gun and fired several shots, hitting Banks and Lue.
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Banks died at the hospital while Lue is recovering and is expected to survive, according to police.
Investigators say the shooter is cooperating with police and no charges have been filed as of Friday morning.
(NOTE: The Lakeland Police Department initially said the shooting happened at Rush Hour Bar & Grill. LPD clarified on Friday morning that Rush Hour Bar & Grill is the former name of the business, which is now Cali Rose 15 Kitchen.)
The Source: The Lakeland Police Department provided the information in this story.
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