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TPD makes arrest in Elberta Drive shooting, 1 person injured

Crime Tape
Posted at 1:58 PM, Jan 23, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-23 16:04:44-05

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Tallahassee police are investigating a morning shooting on Elberta Drive that left one man injured.

According to the Tallahassee Police Department, the shooting happened Saturday at approximately 9:30 a.m, in the 1500 block of Elberta Drive.

Police say the victim is an adult man who was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

According to the report, witnesses told officers the suspect ran to a neighbor's home.

After a short time, 44-year-old Curtis Dowdell surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident.

Dowdell was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and resisting arrest.

TPD also arrested 31-year-old Tiffany Wilson, charged with resisting arrest.

TPD's Tactical Apprehension and Control Team assisted with the arrest.

This case has been assigned to investigators with TPD's Violent Crimes Unit.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to please call them at (850) 891-4200 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS.