TPD Makes Arrest in Stabbing Incident at Dewey Street and Dent Street
December 23, 2019
At approximately 5:48 a.m. this morning, the Tallahassee Police Department responded to a stabbing incident at the intersection of Dewey Street and Dent Street. Responding officers discovered an adult male lying in the roadway suffering from a stab wound. Officers and emergency responders immediately provided medical attention to the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Investigators with TPD's Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene, conducted interviews with witnesses, and examined evidence in the case. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered the stabbing during a verbal dispute between the victim and suspect. Investigators were able to identify the suspect as Christopher Holmes, who was wearing a court ordered GPS monitor for prior charges at the time of the incident. After consultation with the State Attorney’s Office, investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit established probable cause to charge Holmes with Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon. Holmes was transported to the Leon County Detention Facility for processing.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to please call them at 850-891-4200 or Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
TPD will provide all updates and further details via press release.
Arrestee:
Christopher K. Holmes, 49 YOA
Charges:
Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon pursuant to Florida Statute 784.045(1)(a)2.
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