TPD Makes Arrest in Fatal Zingales Shooting
Apr 27, 2026
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has arrested 23-year-old Lavarion Williams in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred on April 5 at 1147 Apalachee Parkway (Zingales).
Officers originally responded to the business at approximately 1:30 a.m. on April 5 in reference to a shooting. Upon
arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Life-saving measures were immediately initiated, and the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he sadly succumbed to his injuries.
Through their investigation, detectives with TPD’s Violent Crimes Unit determined that a fight broke out inside the business. During the incident, Williams produced a firearm and shot the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene.
Witness statements and evidence collected at the scene, led detectives to identify Williams as the suspect and locate the firearm used in the shooting.
On April 24, Williams was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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