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Xavier Laboy Figueroa

Death by Force
Case Description
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Xavier Laboy Figueroa, aged 39, tragically lost his life on December 29, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida. The incident occurred following a heated dispute with his business partner, Akeido Bennett, aged 31. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the two men, both from Kissimmee, had an ongoing disagreement that escalated into a fatal confrontation. The altercation took place at their business located on U.S. 92 East in Lakeland. During the dispute, both men drew firearms and shot each other. ...Read More
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  • WFLA: ‘An avoidable tragedy’: Business partners kill each other in Polk County shooting, sheriff says
  • WESH: Sheriff: Central Florida business partners shoot, kill each other amid 'ongoing dispute'
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    Victim Details

    Xavier Laboy Figueroa

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Lakeland

    FL

    2022-12-29

    39

    Xavier

    Laboy Figueroa

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Did anyone else catch that bit about Xavier trying to escape in his truck after the shooting? I canâ... ...Read More
    04/21/2023
    Does anyone else find it troubling how common it is for disagreements between business partners to e... ...Read More
    04/12/2023
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