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[UPDTE] TPD: Men Indicted for Murder in Shooting at Osceola & Holton

By: Julie Montanaro, Lanetra Bennett Email
Posted: Wed 3:21 PM, Feb 22, 2012

UPDATED 2.22.2012 by Julie Montanaro

Michael Hall and Kendrick Rollison were indicted today by a Leon County grand jury for first degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. Hall was also indicted on an additional charge of aggravated assault.

Hall and Rollison are accused in the January 12 shooting death of Corashun Houston.

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UPDATE 1-18-2012

Tallahassee, FL -- Prosecutors announce this afternoon that Michael Hall, 17, will be tried as an adult for the murder of Corashun Houston. Assistant state attorney Eric Trombley says he will direct file the charges tomorrow.

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Tallahassee Police arrested two men Friday in connection with the city's first homicide.

Police arrested 22-year-old Kendrick Rollison and 17-year-old Michael Hall. Police say both men are wanted for the murder of 22-year-old Corashun Houston. Houston was shot and killed Thursday night near Holton and Osceola Streets.

Both Hall and Rollison face first-degree murder charges.Rollison made his first appearance Saturday. He was held without bond at the Leon County Jail. Hall also remains in custody.

Police do not expect to make any further arrest at this time.
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Updated by Lanetra Bennett - January 13, 2012 6:48pm

Tallahassee Police are still on the hunt for the person who shot and killed a 22-year-old man Thursday night.

Tallahassee resident Randell Walker says he tried to make a quick trip to the corner store at Holton and Osceola Streets around 11:00 Thursday night.

He says, "Police had got there, had everything tapped off."

Police had been there since around 8:00 when they got a call that someone had been shot.

Officers say it was 22-year-old Corashun Houston.

Walker says, "It's getting bad. They need to patrol the area better or do something. Get these guns and stuff off the street. I'm kind of scared to even come out the house at night now with stuff like this happening all the time."

Police say Houston was taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after the shooting, and ended up dying there.

Whoever killed him got away.

Area resident Janet Love says, "It's disappointing. Crime happens everywhere, but, when it's closer to home, it really affects you. It really makes you think, be more careful, be more observant."

Investigators say they've been talking to witnesses. Officers made sure to have a strong presence in the area on Friday.

Love says, "It's a community thing. We have to work together for things to be better."

We do not know a motive in this fatal shooting.

Police are still looking for the suspects.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 574-TIPS.

We'll keep you posted on wctv.tv as soon as we learn of any updates.

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January 13, 2012 Noon -

Tallahassee Police are looking for the person who shot and killed a young man. Officers say it happened last night near Osceola and Holton Streets.

Police say the shooting happened at a corner store on Holton Street. Many customers have been getting the news as they stop by the popular store.

Tallahassee police say they got the call about a shooting around 8:00 last night.

Police say 22-year-old Corashun Houston was shot, and taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Officers say Houston later died in the hospital.

Community members with information about this case are asked to call TPD at 891-4200 or the Big Bend Crime Stoppers at 574-TIPS. As always, you can remain anonymous and can be eligible for a cash reward.

At this time, TPD investigators say they are interviewing witnesses and actively seeking the suspects in this case.

We've have seen several police cars patrolling the area. Stay with Eyewitness News as new information becomes available.

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January 13, 2012 10:30am -

On January 12, 2012 at approximately 7:56p.m., the Tallahassee Police Department was called to the area of Osceola Street and Holton Street for a reported shooting. Further investigation revealed the victim had been shot and was at the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

At this time, TPD investigators are interviewing witnesses and actively seeking the suspects in this case. As more information becomes available, updates will be disseminated by TPD.

Community members with information about this case are asked to call TPD at 891-4200 or the Big Bend Crime Stoppers at 574-TIPS. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, just your information and you may be eligible for a cash reward. Please remember, if you see something, say something, do something

Victim: Corashun K. Houston Black Male DOB: 07/01/89

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January 13, 2012 9:45am by Julie Montanaro

A Tallahassee Police spokesman says officers are investigating a shooting at the corner of Holton and Osceola. It happened Thursday evening at 8pm.

TPD Spokesman Dave Northway says the shooting was fatal.

We'll share more details as soon we get them.


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