Crime
Tallahassee Police Hunt for Armed and Dangerous Suspects Following Home Invasion
Tallahassee, FL – The Tallahassee Police Department is actively searching for armed and dangerous suspects who were involved in a home invasion that escalated into a shooting near Appleyard Drive on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. at The Socials 2700, where a home invasion took place. When officers arrived at the scene, gunfire erupted. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
Following the shooting, Tallahassee State College issued an emergency alert to its students and staff, urging them to seek shelter immediately. The college is located on Appleyard Drive.
Just before 4:30 p.m., TSC announced that the all-clear had been given, and the campus was now safe to return to. Normal operations have resumed.
The number of suspects involved and their descriptions remain unclear at this time.
The Tallahassee Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them immediately.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.