In the early hours of Easter morning, on April 5, 2026, a night of leisure at a popular Tallahassee, Florida sports bar was shattered by gunfire, leaving 32-year-old Tevin Gaines dead. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. inside the establishment located on the 1100 block of Apalachee Parkway, where a large physical altercation had broken out.
Responding to reports of a shooting, officers from the Tallahassee Police Department arrived to a chaotic scene.
They discovered Gaines suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical aid was rendered at the scene, and Gaines was quickly transported to a local hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries.
The initial investigation by the Tallahassee Police Department has confirmed that the shooting took place during the widespread brawl within the bar. While authorities have identified Gaines as the victim, they have not yet publicly named any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the homicide. The investigation has been described as active and ongoing, with law enforcement pursuing all available leads. Some reports have indicated the existence of video footage that may have captured the shooting, offering a potential avenue for identifying the individual responsible for Gaines' death. Investigators are also looking into the victim's past, including a known criminal history, as they work to understand the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter. The Tallahassee Police Department has urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
