Court records now show a Tallahassee man has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the May 13 deadly shooting outside a business on West Tharpe Street. The early-morning gunfire left one man dead and set off a weeks-long homicide investigation.
According to police, the shooting happened just after 4:30 a.m. on May 13 in the 1100 block of West Tharpe Street. Investigators say the wounded victim was then taken to the corner of Seventh Avenue and Monroe Street, where first responders tried life-saving measures, but the man later died, as reported by WCTV.
Authorities later arrested a 25-year-old man who was initially charged with second-degree homicide while detectives chased down leads. The Tallahassee Democrat identified the suspect as Markus King and reported that police said an argument started inside a venue, then spilled outside, where a firearm kept on site for security was fired.
Court records and indictment
Media outlets that reviewed court documents report that a grand jury returned an indictment for first-degree murder tied to the May 13 killing. That development was highlighted in a July 19 video report from FOX5 Las Vegas.
Legal stakes and next steps
Under Florida law, murder in the first degree is a capital felony that can be punishable by death or life imprisonment without parole. Prosecutors who intend to seek the death penalty must file formal notice with the court within the deadlines set by statute. The case is expected to move through arraignment and pretrial hearings, and public court filings will reveal whether the state opts to pursue capital punishment, as outlined in the Florida Statutes.
Police ask for witnesses
Detectives say the investigation is still active and are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything to contact the Tallahassee Police Department or reach out anonymously through the Crime Solvers tip line. Police contact details and the call for tips were included in initial reports from the scene, according to WCTV.
