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Arrest made following deadly Mission Road shooting, police say

  • February 19, 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – One man is behind bars following a deadly shooting in Tallahassee, according to police.

Tallahassee police announced the arrest of Gage Champion, 34, on Thursday. He is charged with first-degree murder.

The shooting happened within the 2800 block of Mission Road at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

Champion is charged with first-degree murder following a deadly shooting on Mission Road,...Champion is charged with first-degree murder following a deadly shooting on Mission Road, police say(Leon County Jail)

TPD said the victim and Champion knew each other and had been in an argument in the days leading up to the shooting.

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The pair was seen inside a residence together on Tuesday and police responded to the same residence that night where they found the victim.

Champion was taken into custody in Crawfordville, TPD said.

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