Polk County deputy injured in 2024 shooting returns to work

Polk County deputy injured in 2024 shooting returns to work

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A deputy who was injured during a shooting that happened in April of 2024 returned to work Thursday. On the night of April 27, 2024, Lieutenant Chad Anderson, along with another Polk County Deputy Sheriff, Craig Smith, responded to a trespassing call in North Lakeland during which they were both shot multiple times. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the suspect, identified as Kmac El Bey, refused to cooperate…

After 17 months, Polk County deputy shot in line of duty returns to work

A Polk County deputy who was shot in the line of duty and survived is back to work. After 17 months, Lt. Chad Anderson returns to work—on light duty for now.