UPDATE 8/18/2023
- Tallahassee Police said the victim involved in this incident has died.
- TPD's violent crimes unit is now investigating
- Police are still searching for the suspect
UPDATED TPD FACEBOOK POST:
Sadly, the victim has succumbed to his injuries sustained in this shooting. TPD’s Violent Crimes Unit has assumed the homicide investigation. The suspect and victims are known to each other in both incidents, and they are not believed to be random acts of violence. Efforts remain ongoing to locate and apprehend the suspect. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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ORIGINAL STORY FROM 8/17/2023
- Officers are searching for a suspect related to two incidents.
- Fred George Road is shut down at Old Bainbridge Road
- TPD is urging citizens to be cautious in that area
Tallahassee Police are searching for a suspect in the area of Fred George Road and Old Bainbridge Road. TPD says they're working two incidents in that area.
At around 4:15 P.M., officers responded to the area regarding an assault with an ax. One man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Then just after 5:30, officers were called to a wooded area off of Fred George Road about a shooting. Another man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
TPD says right now they believe those two incidents are related. They're urging citizens to be cautious in the area of North Monroe Street corridor near Mission Road, Fred George Road, and Old Bainbridge Road.
Right now, eastbound Fred George Road is shut down at Old Bainbridge Road.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
