Kody Zawalski was 20 when he was fatally shot during a violent home invasion in Lakeland, Florida, on January 11, 2015. A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Kody had moved to Florida as a child, lived with his family in Lakeland, and worked at C & S Wholesalers. He participated in the ROTC program at Lake Gibson High School and enjoyed music, racing, movies, and the beach.

On the night of January 11, eight people were inside a residence on Chase Road when two armed men entered, demanding money and drugs. Although the occupants handed over a small amount of marijuana and $35, the intruders opened fire. Kody, sleeping on a couch, was shot five times and later died of his injuries; four others were wounded, including Levi Atkinson, who suffered severe spinal injuries and paralysis from the waist down.

Authorities say the two suspects planned the robbery and were armed with a pistol and an assault rifle. If anyone has information about that night or knew Kody, please share what you know.