Update – The Tallahassee Police Department has arrested one person following a shooting in the 2600 block of Peachtree Drive. The Violent Crimes Unit carried out an investigation that led to the arrest of 17-year-old Immanuel Grant-Hayes. TPD says Grant-Hayes was sitting on a front porch with several individuals. When he manipulated a firearm, he inadvertently shot one of the men sitting nearby, according to authorities.
Following the fatal shooting, Grant-Hayes fled the scene. The victim was found deceased by responding officers moments later. Grant-Hayes has been charged with manslaughter. He surrendered to police and was booked into the Juvenile Assessment Center.
Original Story – The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating a homicide at a residence on Peachtree Drive. According to a social media release from TPD, it is conducting a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting outside a residence in the 2600 block of Peachtree Drive just after 5:30 p.m. on March 25, 2024.
When officers reached the scene, they found an adult male victim deceased. The investigation is open and active. TPD will provide updates as more information becomes available. No other details are available at this time.
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