William Hatfield

5 days ago | tallahassee.com | William Hatfield

A fatal wreck on Interstate 10 in northeast Tallahassee has left one person dead, three people in critical condition and one person seriously injured, according to a preliminary report by the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP's Cpl. P.J. Shaw said the accident involved two vehicles with a rollover at about 8:45 p.m. Friday and has closed all westbound lanes at mile marker 205 and traffic is backed up in both directions.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | William Hatfield

A large crowd gathered in the FAMU Way Playground near Railroad Square became a scene of chaos and gunfire the night of May 2. It happened less than an hour after the conclusion of the Square's monthly "First Friday" event, which celebrates the arts at the opening of each month. Lt. Robin Abney, a watch commander for the Tallahassee Police Department, told the Democrat that the department was called to the area at about 9:50 p.m. with reports of shots fired.

1 week ago | tallahassee.com | William Hatfield

The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Thursday night in a residential area just south of downtown. Officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 200 block of Palmetto Street. When they arrived, they discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound, according to an incident alert posted online at about midnight by the agency. Despite officers’ immediate efforts to administer aid, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | William Hatfield

A Florida State University student who was shot in the back during the April 17 mass shooting has come forward with a message for students, staff and others still reeling from the attack. “To the FSU community and beyond, we are connected, strong, and above all, we are unconquered. Our stories are unique and remain a testament to our resiliency," 20-year-old Reese Gourley wrote in a message released by her Tallahassee attorneys at Fasig | Brooks Law Offices.

3 weeks ago | tallahassee.com | William Hatfield

A person is in custody and the Tallahassee Police Department is investigating after a man was discovered in a homeless camp suffering from a gunshot wound. "At approximately 6:08 p.m., officers received a report regarding a deceased individual located behind 3535 Apalachee Parkway," the agency wrote in an online incident alert.