TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Tallahassee police have arrested a 29-year-old woman in connection with a homicide that happened Sept. 30 in the 700 block of Delaware Street.
Detectives with the Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit determined the victim and the suspect, Al’layza Henry, knew each other. Police said the victim and Henry were seen inside the residence together on the day of the homicide.
Later that day, officers responded to the same residence and found the victim dead inside with a single gunshot wound, police said.
As the investigation continued, detectives gathered evidence and conducted witness interviews that led to probable cause for an arrest. After consulting with the State Attorney’s Office, police obtained arrest warrants. Henry was taken into custody Oct. 7, 2026.
Henry was arrested on charges of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Anyone with information about criminal activity is asked to contact TPD at 850-891-4200 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.