Escambia Man Convicted Of Double Shooting

July 30, 2013

An Escambia County man is facing up to life in prison for shooting two people last year.

Vernon Polk was found guilty as charged on the charges of attempted second degree murder with a weapon and aggravated battery with a firearm by an Escambia County Jury.

On June 18, 2012, Vernon Polk Walked up to the victim’s car outside the Chicago Store on North Davis Highway and opened fire, shooting then 31-year old Alonzo Lindsey twice in the chest and 28-year old Antoinette Hunter in the arm. Lindsey was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital where he underwent lifesaving surgery. Both victims were able to positively identify Polk from photo lineups.

Polk could be sentenced up to life in prison by Judge Linda Nobles on September 4.

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One Response to “Escambia Man Convicted Of Double Shooting”

  1. mick on July 30th, 2013 5:39 pm

    life in prison…thats a good start…