TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Police have arrested a Tallahassee man for the killing of 20-year-old Maurice Brown back in March.
The Tallahassee Police Department arrested Jeremy Newkirk, 28, on Friday in the Dewey Street area.
TPD says after interviewing witnesses and examining the evidence, investigators were able to obtain a warrant for second degree murder.
TPD additionally is charging Newkirk with possession of cannabis with intent to sell during the arrest.
He was taken to the Leon County Detention Center.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Police have identified the victim who was shot and killed during an early morning shooting near Basin Street and West Tennessee Street over the weekend.
The Tallahassee Police Department says that Maurice Brown, 20, was shot around 5 a.m. on March 31.
Prior to officers’ arrival, Brown was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
He has since passed away from his injuries.
TPD investigators are continuing to interview known witnesses and process evidence. They are urging anyone who may have information to please contact them at (850) 891-4200 or via Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating a shooting which occurred near Basin Street and West Tennessee Street, around 5 a.m. March 31.
Prior to officers’ arrival, the victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The 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.
