Rash of Multiple-Victim Shootings in Tallahassee; TPD Warns of Pop-Up Gatherings
Key Questions
What recent events led to increased TPD activity in Tallahassee?
A surge of multiple-victim shootings over recent weeks has occurred near areas including FSU, FAMU, and Sharkey's Lounge, resulting in 9 shootings, 13 injuries, and 3 homicides in a month.
What steps is the Tallahassee Police Department taking to address the shootings?
TPD is increasing patrols, deploying drones for surveillance, and monitoring unsanctioned pop-up gatherings. No curfews have been implemented at this time.
Why are pop-up gatherings a focus of TPD warnings?
TPD has linked several recent shootings to these unsanctioned events and is using additional resources to prevent further violence at such gatherings.
Over the past weeks, multiple shootings with multiple victims have occurred across Tallahassee, including near FSU, FAMU, Sharkey's Lounge, and others. TPD is increasing patrols and using drone surveillance, warning residents about unsanctioned pop-up gatherings. No curfews yet. This is a major public safety concern. 9 shootings, 13 injuries, 3 homicides in a month.