TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — What was once believed to be a deadly workplace incident at a tire repair shop on Lake Bradford Road in Tallahassee has now been ruled a homicide following an autopsy of the victim.
Thursday, the Tallahassee Police Department said further investigation into the incident that occurred on Sept. 1 at 2105 Lake Bradford Road led them the reclassify the incident as a homicide.
Just before 6 p.m. on Sept. 1, officers were called to the scene for an injured person. Once they arrived, they discovered an adult man bleeding from a critical injury, and he was transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
During the initial investigation, TPD said there were no signs of foul play and said it appeared to be a workplace accident.
However, through an autopsy, police say it was determined that the victim sustained a gunshot wound.
Due to Marsy's Law, TPD is not releasing the name of the person who was killed. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Investigators with TPD's Violent Crimes Unit ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident, but did not speak with an officer on scene, or anyone with information to please call 850-891-4200. They may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
