Investigation Leads to Arrest in California Street Homicide
June 23, 2020
On June 18, TPD responded to the 800 block of California Street to investigate an incident in which one victim had been shot and wounded and another had been killed.
Investigators were able to identify the suspect as Andre McKenzie, 27. He was taken into custody this morning by members of TPD's Career Criminal Unit, which is part of the U.S. Marshal's Violent Fugitive Task Force, in the 4400 block of Shelfer Road.
On the day of the crime, the victims were approached by the suspect who asked for a ride to California Street so he could purchase narcotics from a third party. Once at the address on California Street, the suspect then shot the victims without warning. The surviving victim began to fight with the suspect until a third party intervened to assist McKenzie. The surviving victim was able to escape and flee from his attacker.
Although an arrest has been made, elements of this case are still open and actively being investigated. Tallahassee Police Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, but did not speak with an officer on scene, or anyone with information about the shooting to please call 850-891-4200. They may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
Arrested
Andre McKenzie, 27
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