Tallahassee Police Make Arrest in North Monroe Street Shooting

May 08, 2023

On May 6, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) arrested one suspect in connection to the shooting that occurred on May 5 in the parking lot of the Envision Credit Union, located at 600 North Monroe Street. Two victims, an adult male and an adult female, sustained serious injuries as a result of this shooting and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

During the ensuing investigation, TPD quickly identified the suspect vehicle and notified local and neighboring law enforcement agencies. Hours later, the vehicle was located in Thomas County and a pursuit was initiated by the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office, Thomasville Police Department, United States Marshals Service, and the Georgia State Patrol. Two subjects were apprehended from the vehicle, and a third subject was detained at a separate location in Thomas County.

Following a swift and thorough investigation by TPD’s Violent Crimes Unit, it was determined the driver, Johnathan Wooten, and both victims arrived at the Envision Credit Union together to withdraw money to purchase illegal narcotics. Shortly after arrival, a verbal dispute occurred, and Wooten shot both victims and fled the scene. Additionally, detectives determined the other two subjects apprehended in Thomas County were not involved in the shooting and were subsequently released.

Wooten has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm by an out-of-state convicted felon. He will be extradited to the Leon County Detention Facility.

This swift arrest is a testament to law enforcement agencies across multiple jurisdictions working quickly and collaboratively to keep the public safe, including the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Thomas County Sheriff’s Office, Thomasville Police Department, United States Marshals Service, and the Georgia State Patrol.

Arrested:

Johnathan Wooten, 50, for attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm by an out-of-state convicted felon.