Shooting on Dixie Drive
July 25, 2017
July 28 Update
After working around the clock to bring this case to a close as quickly as possible, the Tallahassee Police Department in conjunction with the US Marshal’s Service has arrested Lapadre Sharpe for the murder of Devin Landers.
Mr. Sharpe was taken into custody in Memphis, Tennessee Thursday evening after an exhaustive search by the US Marshal’s. TPD would like to thank the Marshal’s for their assistance with this case, for without their help, Mr. Sharpe may still be at large in the community.
Arrested: Lapadre Sharpe, Black Male, DOB: 01/21/92
6:30pm Update
Sadly, the victim in this case has passed away from his injuries. Chief DeLeo’s thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Landers family as they deal with his passing.
TPD has classified the case a homicide and is asking anyone with information about the case to please call them at (850) 891-4200. They may also choose to remain anonymous by calling CrimeStoppers at (850) 574-TIPS.
3:00pm Update
As the investigation continues, TPD investigators are releasing the name of the victim in this case. Homicide investigators are continuing to interview known witnesses and process evidence collected from the scene They are urging anyone who may have information about the case to please contact them at (850) 891-4200 or via CrimeStoppers at (850) 574-TIPS.
Victim
Devin Landers, Black Male, DOB: 05/03/93
Original Release
The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating a shooting which occurred at 132 Dixie Drive at approximately 2:08 am this morning. The arriving officers immediately provided medical attention to the victim who was then taken to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.
The case has been assigned to Investigators with TPD's Violent Crimes Unit. At this time they are interviewing all known witnesses and processing the scene. Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to please call them at (850) 891-4200 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS
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