Murder Suspect Arrested
November 25, 2009
On Tuesday, November 17th, the Tallahassee Police Department responded to 2425 West Mission Road (Mission Hills Apartments) in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two men who had been shot, later identified as 28 year-old Andre Adkins and 22 year-old Curtis Dixon. Both men were transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for treatment, but Dixon succumbed to his injures.
Investigators from the Tallahassee Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and began an investigation into the events that lead to the shooting. Investigators located physical evidence on scene, including a handgun and marijuana. After examining physical evidence and reviewing witness statements, investigators determined that the shooting was the result of a drug deal "gone bad."
Investigators believe that Adkins went to the apartment complex to meet Dixon in an attempt to sell approximately 8 ounces of marijuana. Adkins' friend, Terrance Cunningham, drove Adkins to the Mission Hills Apartments in Cunningham's 1990 burgundy 4 door Toyota. Once at the complex, Dixon met the two men near Building #500. Adkins sat in the front passenger seat and Dixon sat in the rear passenger seat. Adkins then attempted to exchange the marijuana for money from Dixon, when Dixon reportedly brandished a handgun. Several gunshots were exchanged inside the vehicle, as Adkins was shot in the leg and fled from the vehicle. Cunningham retrieved a handgun from the center console area and shot Dixon.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, Investigator Jeff Mahoney reviewed the case with the State Attorney's Office and obtained a warrant for the arrest of Adkins. After recovering from his gunshot wound, Adkins was arrested and taken to jail on Monday, November 23rd.
Arrested:
Andre Adkins, B/M, 28 yoa. Charges: 3rd Degree Murder with a Firearm and Possession of Cannabis With Intent to Sell.
Contact
David McCranie, Public Information Officer, 891-4255
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