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Tallahassee Police investigating shooting on Rankin Avenue

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating after a man reported being shot by an unknown suspect while walking down Rankin Avenue.

Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, TPD responded to the 1500 block of Rankin Avenue to investigate a report of a shooting.

When they arrived, the victim, an adult male, told police he had been walking on the sidewalk when an unknown person shot him.

The victim, who has not been identified by police, was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

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.

You may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.