On Sunday, August 29, a shooting occurred at the hookah bar Café Shisha on West Tennessee Street. Two victims were found at the scene. One of them was injured by the shooting, and the other was pronounced dead because of his injuries.
The shooting in the area followed a series of gun violence in Tallahassee. According to data from the Tallahassee Democratic Party, as of 2021, the city has reported 52 shootings. Some of these occurred on the outskirts of the Florida State University campus, including one at Potbelly's, which resulted in the injury of a student at Florida A&M University.
According to the Tallahassee Police Department, as of this month, there have been multiple incidents of gun and knife violence in the general area around the cafe.
Because of their location, the police were able to respond quickly to the shooting. According to the Tallahassee Democrats, police are monitoring the area due to a large number of gatherings in the parking lot. At this moment, gunshots were heard. The police responded quickly and arrested him three days later.
A spokesperson for the Tallahassee Police Department stated that on September 1, arrests were made in connection with the incident. The 29-year-old Terrance Grice was arrested for first-degree murder, attempted murder, and possession of a gun from a convicted felon.
According to the Florida Law of Life Section 10-20, felons with guns will face higher charges, with a minimum sentence of three years and a fine of up to $10,000. Grice was also charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder. According to Florida law 702.04, if there is no plea bargaining, Grice may face two charges and cannot live on parole.
The Tallahassee Police Department was able to derive the motive and incident report of the shooting. The statement was released to the public via Facebook from the Tallahassee Police Station on September 1.
"After a quick investigation by the TPD Violent Crime Department, it was determined that the shooting was the result of a physical conflict between the suspect and the victim. During the argument, the suspect took out a pistol and shot the two victims. Officials quickly found it. The possible reason is that the suspect was detained by the professional criminal department of the TPD today, September 1, and no further incidents occurred."
Since the spring of 2021, gun violence in Tallahassee has been on the rise. Police statistics from the Tallahassee Democratic Party show that since January 1, 2021, 10 Tallahassee residents have been killed, 32 people have been injured, and 52 gun violence incidents have been reported within Tallahassee City. .
With the rise of gun violence in Tallahassee, preventing gun violence has become an important topic. Experts provide tips and strategies on how to protect yourself and your party from highland gun violence. Christopher Gramiccioni is the prosecutor of the US court system. Based on the cases he saw in the criminal justice system, he shared five strategies on how to avoid gun violence in areas with high crime rates.
"The five tips for gun violence protection are to keep your mind spinning," Gramiccioni said. "When you are in the car, stay safe and pay attention to the surrounding environment. Do not interfere with potentially dangerous situations. If you see something, report it to the relevant authorities and stay in a public place with other people around you. If you Think it would be unsafe to leave the crowd, so stay in your team."
Following these tips should help individuals protect themselves from gun violence. Many resources on campus also protect students from violence and crime. The Florida State University Police Department provides escort and ride services on the Florida State University app. Emergency call button towers are also located throughout the campus. Using or accessing these services ensures that a safe backup plan is always available.