Suspect arrested in connection to fatal stabbing incident in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A suspect was arrested after a man was found dead inside an apartment on the southwest side of Tallahassee Monday afternoon.

Officers responded to The Oaks Apartments at 1619 Lake Avenue around 3:20 p.m. and located the body of a 69-year-old man after a fatal stabbing incident, according to a press release.

The investigation was taking place inside Unit 10 as a crowd gathered outside and a neighbor played gospel music aloud.

During the investigation, officers noticed 21-year-old Zyion Morris was watching the crime scene from a distance. When getting in contact with him, he was in possession of a pair of scissors and had dry blood on his hands, according to the press release.

Morris was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

The family of the victim did not want his identity released citing Marsy’s Law protection, said an officer at the scene.

To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook and X (Twitter).

Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Write us here. Please include the article's headline in your message.

Keep up with all the biggest headlines on the WCTV News app. Click here to download it now.

Copyright 2023 WCTV. All rights reserved.