Lake County Sheriff's Office Declares Altoona Homicide as POI

Lake County Sheriff's Office Says It Has a Person of Interest Regarding Altoona Homicide

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The Sheriff's deputies responded to 19331 E. Altoona Road regarding a dead man found at the residence.

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The body of Ernie Wayne Wilburn, 44, has been discovered.

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According to Lt. John Herrell, witnesses in the home couldn't explain what happened to Wilburn.

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Lt. Fred Jones stated that the investigators are seeking to speak with the person of interest in the death.

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