Tallahassee Police Investigate Homicide on West Orange Avenue
July 25, 2020
The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating a Homicide, which occurred shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, at 1143 West Orange Avenue.
Officers were in the area when they heard gunshots. They quickly responded and were confronted with a crowd over 300 people. When officers attempted to get to the victim, the crowd surrounded the individual, making it difficult for officers and responding Leon County EMS personnel to assess the victim. To help provide needed aid, the victim was rapidly placed on a gurney and taken from the scene with a police escort. The victim was transported to the hospital, where they were unfortunately pronounced deceased.
Tallahassee Police Investigators ask 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.
This is an active investigation, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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