UPDATE: August 21st:
The Tallahassee Police Department says they've arrested two teens for the death of another teen on Saturday, August 16th.
The shooting happened at an apartment at the Leon Arms Apartment Complex on Saturday night at 11:30 p.m.
TPD says 16-year-old Kory Hill and 18-year-old Kino Thompson went to the apartment complex with the intent to rob the victim. They say that during the attempted robbery, the suspects fatally shot the victim.
Both Hill and Thompson have been charged with first-degree murder. Hill also faces a charge of possession of a firearm by a delinquent.
TPD says this is still an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact TPD at 850-891-4200. To remain anonymous, call Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.
UPDATE:
The Tallahassee Police Department has released more information regarding Saturday's deadly shooting. They say someone called 911, stating someone had been robbed and shot inside an apartment at the Leon Arms Apartment Complex.
When officers arrived, they located the victim deceased. During the initial investigation, three juveniles were detained; two of them have since been released.
The third juvenile was taken into custody on charges unrelated to the homicide.
TPD says no suspects have been identified, but there are several people of interest.
Anyone with information is asked to contact TPD at 850-891-4200. To remain anonymous, call Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.
Original:
The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating the death of a juvenile male following a shooting on Saturday.
TPD says it happened at 11:30 p.m. at the Leon Arms Apartments off Holton Street. Police say this appears to be an isolated incident, and three juveniles have been detained for questioning.
The report says this is an open and active investigation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
If you have any information about this incident but didn't speak with an officer on the scene, please call 850-891-4200. You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.
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