Police release sketch of shooting suspect

LAKELAND - Lakeland police investigators have released a sketch of the suspect they say shot college student last month.

The shooting happened December 6 along Lake Hollingsworth Drive. Andrew Tuccinardi, 18, was walking around the lake when a man stopped to ask directions, and shot him.

He was shot in the torso, and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

The suspect is described as a fair skinned white male, 18 to 21 years of age, clean shaven with a military type "buzz" haircut.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6900, or Crime Stoppers, 1-800-226-8477.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $6,000.00 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect.