Tallahassee police say they’ve arrested a suspect in a fatal shooting near Riley Elementary School.
The shooting happened Monday just before 4 p.m. outside the Springfield Complex on Joe Louis Street.
Police say four people were smoking cannabis in a vehicle when one of them, 17-year-old Ja'Darius Brown, inadvertently discharged a firearm, striking a female in the car.
Police say before driving the victim to the hospital, Brown drove to a separate location to dispose of the firearm. He was arrested Tuesday morning and transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center.
Brown was taken into custody on charges of manslaughter with a firearm and tampering with physical evidence.
Cathedral Drive shooting
In a separate case from the weekend, a teenager is under arrest for a shooting that happened very early Saturday morning on Cathedral Drive.
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) arrived to find a 13-year-old female with an apparent gunshot wound to her thumb. Detectives soon learned the victim was standing next to the suspect when he unintentionally discharged his firearm.
18-year-old Javen Parker is facing charges of possession of a concealed firearm, culpable negligence, and improper exhibition of a firearm.
As part of its Cease Fire initiative, LCSO and Big Bend Crime Stoppers offer a one-thousand dollar reward for tips leading to the arrest of anyone illegally possessing a firearm.
To report a tip, call 850-574-TIPS.
