PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Palm Beach County authorities arrested Jailen Tyree Lewis on Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree premeditated murder, aggravated battery, and discharging a firearm on public or residential property, according to a police report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
The arrest follows an investigation into allegations that Lewis committed first-degree murder, caused injury through aggravated battery, and illegally discharged a firearm in a public or residential area.
The report, filed under Agency 01-PBSO, Report Number 501630, was published online at 6:28 p.m. on January 28, 2026. Authorities have not released details about the crime scene, victim, or specific circumstances of the incident.
Florida law treats first-degree premeditated murder as one of the most serious offenses, carrying potential life imprisonment or capital punishment. Aggravated battery and illegal firearm discharge are also felonies with severe penalties.
Officials stressed that these charges are allegations, and Lewis is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Prosecutors will review the case, and additional details may emerge as court records and law enforcement updates become available.
