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UPDATED: Why two women were shot in Tallahassee Tuesday

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UPDATE NOVEMBER 29 11 A.M.

Tallahassee Police released the following update to this story Wednesday morning:

"Investigative efforts reveal that the two adult females were injured after forcefully entering the victim’s home, engaging in a verbal dispute, and displaying a firearm. All parties involved have been identified, and the case remains open and under active investigation."

ORIGINAL STORY:

  • Two women were shot in Tallahassee Tuesday afternoon.
  • TPD says this is not a random act of violence.
  • Learn more about the investigation in the news release below.

TPD NEWS RELEASE:

The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 2100 block of Melanie Drive.

When officers arrived on scene, they located two adult females suffering from gunshot wounds. One woman suffered serious injuries, while the other woman sustained non-life threatening injuries.

Preliminary findings indicate this is not a random act of violence and all parties involved are known to each other.

This remains an open and active investigation and more information will be provided as it becomes available.