- Two people are dead and two others are injured following a shooting during a robbery at a gas station in Quincy.
- The shooting occurred at a Mobil gas station on Shiloh Road, with the suspect still at large.
- Authorities confirmed there is currently no ongoing threat to the community.
UPDATE:
Neighbors in Gadsden County are mourning after a shooting Thursday night left two dead and two others injured. Those I spoke with say they are growing tired of the gun violence, as too many lives have been lost and families left hurting.
Chaplain Jimmy Salters of the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office described the impact of the tragedy, saying, “It’s unexplainable… it makes you feel hopeless.” A sentiment he wishes he didn't have to feel in his own community.
The shooting took place Thursday night at the Mobil gas station on Shiloh Road, just off Pat Thomas Parkway. Authorities believe the incident began as a robbery.
“We do what we can to help one another,” said Chaplain Salters, as he expressed the need for support in the face of the violence.
Two people were killed in the shooting—a Tri-Eagle worker and a store clerk.
Lakysha Perkins, a Bostick Temple Christian Center member nearby, said the loss hits close to home. “You know, you walk out your door, you don’t know if you’re going to come home. Your family leaves and you don’t know if they’ll be home.” She continued, “The world that we live in now is very uncertain, and it’s praying time for sure. My prayer is that gun violence decreases and that we love more.”
A manhunt for the suspect took authorities from Quincy to Suwannee County. The suspect was killed after exchanging gunfire with SWAT officers early Friday morning.
The pursuit began when the suspect’s car was spotted in Columbia County, and deputies, along with the Florida Highway Patrol, gave chase. The suspect crashed in Suwannee County and opened fire on law enforcement.
One deputy was shot three times but was protected by his body armor. Thankfully, the injuries were not life-threatening, and the deputy is currently in stable condition at a hospital in Gainesville.
Chaplain Salters asked for prayers for those affected by the tragedy. “Pray for the loss and for the family members who are hurting and for the violence to end in our community.”
The families of the victims are grieving in private, sharing memories of their loved ones, but asking for their stories to remain confidential during this difficult time.
Original:
The Gadsden County Sheriff's Office says two people are dead and two other are hurt after a shooting at the Mobile Gas Station located on 3749 Pat Thomas Pkwy in Quincy.
According to the sheriff's office the shooting stems from a robbery.
GCSO could not say if the victims were employee of the gas station.
The suspect is still at large.
