HAINES CITY, Fla. — Authorities in Polk County are searching for a man wanted in connection with an early October shooting that left one person injured at a local home.
The Haines City Police Department announced it is seeking the public’s help to locate Matthew James Hawkins, who faces a charge of aggravated battery with a firearm.
According to investigators, the incident took place on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Police reported that an altercation broke out between Hawkins and the victim at the victim’s residence. During the dispute, Hawkins allegedly shot the victim multiple times before running from the scene…