TPD Investigating Shooting Incident
October 30, 2022
On Oct. 29, just before midnight, officers with the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) were conducting crowd control at multiple locations along West Pensacola Street. As officers were in the area, multiple individuals within the crowds began shooting at Half-Time Liquors, located at 2101 West Pensacola Street, and Los Compadres, located at 2102 West Pensacola Street.
Officers who heard the shots located a victim at Half-Time Liquors and immediately began rendering lifesaving aid. The victim, an adult male, sadly succumbed to his injuries on scene. Eight other individuals sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.
An armed adult male subject, who officers observed shooting into a large crowd, was seen running toward McDonald’s, located at 2026 West Pensacola Street. Knowing others could still be in danger with additional large crowds in adjacent parking lots, two officers pursued the armed subject, gave verbal commands for him to drop his weapon and subsequently shot the subject in an attempt to stop the threat and prevent further individuals from being victimized. The subject sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken into custody.
TPD’s Violent Crimes Unit assumed the investigation, and preliminary findings determined this to be an isolated incident.
TPD worked diligently to ensure additional staffing in anticipation of the large crowds for the weekend and collaborated with other law enforcement agencies. TPD remains committed to conducting a thorough investigation into the events leading up to the shooting and bringing justice to the victims involved.
This is an open and active investigation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.