SOUTH TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) — The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) said it has made three arrests following an investigation into a shooting in the parking garage of the Governor's Square Mall on Saturday afternoon.
TPD said the shooting occurred just before 3 p.m. on Sept. 5.
Police said the investigation revealed that shortly before 3 p.m. on Sept. 5, a 15-year-old was in the parking garage when he fired at a vehicle, which was occupied by people involved in an earlier altercation with him inside the mall.
During the shooting, police said an uninvolved vehicle occupied by a family was also struck by gunfire.
TPD said no one inside either vehicle was injured.
Police said they located the 15-year-old and other individuals at an address within the city limits and took them into custody without incident.
During the investigation, officers said they recovered multiple firearms and illegal drugs.
Police said the 15-year-old was arrested and charged with discharging a firearm at an occupied conveyance, possession of firearm by delinquent and probation violation.
TPD said 18-year-old Ronderick Troupe was also arrested for possession of more than 20 grams of cannabis, possession of a machine gun and possession of paraphernalia.
A 14-year-old was also arrested in the investigation for violation of probation, according to TPD.
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Tallahassee police officers are investigating a potential shooting at Governor's Square Mall.
Multiple neighbors reported hearing gunshots inside the building.
Police announced their investigation Saturday afternoon and said they had not found anyone on scene who was hurt by gunfire.
Police say the mall went on lockdown for a time. It has since reopened.
They're urging anyone with more information to call 850-891-4200. You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.
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