TPD Investigates Shooting Near Elberta Drive
December 11, 2019
The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating a shooting which occurred near the 1200 block of Elberta Drive which occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday night, December 10, 2019. The shooting happened when a resident observed several individuals, who appeared to be juveniles, attempting to burglarize vehicles in the Elberta Drive area. Another citizen was alerted to the criminal activity and attempted to contact the suspects. During the contact with the suspects, the citizen who is an adult male, was shot.
The victim was able to drive away from the area of Elberta Drive and seek assistance from a TPD officer who working an unrelated incident in close proximity. Officers and emergency personnel provided immediate medical attention to him. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
This case has been assigned to TPD’s Violent Crime Unit. Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to please call them at 850-891-4200. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
TPD will provide further details and updates via press release.
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