TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — UPDATE 6:45 P.M.
Tallahassee Police issued the following update regarding what happened:
"The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating a home invasion robbery and shooting incident in the 2700 block of West Pensacola Street.
At approximately 3 p.m., officers responded to The Social 2700, located at 2700 West Pensacola Street, for reports of a home invasion robbery. As two suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, the suspects fired several gunshots in the area. No injuries were sustained in the shooting.
At this time, one suspect has been detained, and officers are working to locate an additional suspect.
The preliminary investigation revealed this is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The investigation remains open and active and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
UPDATE 5 P.M.
Neighborhood reporter, Alberto Camargo, made his way to TSC. He filed the report you see below. Click play to watch.
UPDATE 4:25 P.M.
A spokesperson for Leon County Schools tells ABC 27 both Tallahassee State College and Lively Tech are releasing students to leave campus.
Tallahassee Police Department confirmed TPD is conducting shooting investigation on 2700 block West Pensacola Street. Around 3 p.m., officer responders to a home invasion robbery. That's when a shooting occured. The suspect fled the scene. TPD said no there are no injuries to report.
Investigators are working to locate the suspects involved. There are TPD officers in the area.
UPDATE 4:20 P.M.
TSC updated the situation on their X account.
"At approximately 3:23 p.m., TSC Police received a call from Consolidated Dispatch reporting an incident in an apartment complex near main campus. Local police are currently responding. The shelter in place remains for main campus. Updates will be posted as new info is available."
ORIGINAL STORY:
Tallahassee State College is warning students, faculty, and staff to take shelter on campus.
At 3:32 p.m., Wednesday, TSC posted on Facebook saying:
“A dangerous situation has been reported off campus near Appleyard Drive. Students, faculty, and staff should seek safe shelter immediately in the nearest building, evacuate, clear the area so emergency responders can work unimpeded. Updates will be posted as new information becomes available.”
Leon County Sheriff’s Office has a helicopter circling overhead according to Flightradar24. Leon County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they are assisting Tallahassee Police Department with an investigation. Multiple law enforcement vehicles could be seen from the traffic camera at Dupree Street and Pensacola Street as of 3:54 p.m.
A spokesperson for Leon County Schools confirmed Lively Technical College is in lockout mode as the off-campus situation unfolds. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired in the area of Appleyard Drive. Leon County School District Offices are also in lockout due to the off-campus situation.
We called Tallahassee Police Department about the incident. They are working to confirm details about what’s happening. According to the Tallahassee Online Police Statistics map, a burglary home invasion was reported nearby on West Pensacola Street at 3:10 p.m. We’re working to confirm if the activity reported near TSC is related to this situation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
