Lakeland police shooting suspect concerned neighbors
LAKELAND, Florida -- Neighbors say more than five years ago they had warned police about Tommie Lanier's behavior, saying that he was "crazy" and had guns. Now, he is accused of shooting a police officer.
But after speaking with Lanier at the time, police determined he was "paranoid," but didn't pose a threat to public safety.
"They should have paid closer attention to it," said neighbor Tom Mallotta.