Gunfire And Wild Chase: Polk County Deputies Hunt Winter Haven Man After Domestic Spat

24-Year-Old Allegedly Fired Gun at Mother’s Boyfriend, Chased Him to 7-Eleven

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has issued a warrant for the arrest of 24-year-old Austin Richardson of Winter Haven, who is wanted on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The incident, which is being highlighted as the department’s “Warrant of the Day,” stems from a domestic dispute that escalated into violence.

According to PCSO, Richardson became upset when his mother’s boyfriend arrived at their shared residence. The situation quickly turned dangerous when Richardson allegedly exited the home with a handgun and fired it in the direction of the boyfriend…

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