Update: Arrest Made in Connection to Fatal Shooting
On June 23, 2025, TPD provided an update on the case. Investigators determined that the victim had been involved in a physical altercation with the suspect—identified as 30-year-old Julian Clement—immediately prior to the shooting. The confrontation turned violent, ending in gunfire that took the victim’s life.
A few days after the incident, officers spotted Clement getting into a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, police searched the vehicle and discovered a firearm believed to be linked to the shooting. Clement was taken into custody and, according to authorities, initially provided false identification to officers.
Clement is now facing multiple charges, including:
- Second-Degree Murder
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Criminal Use of Personally Identifiable Information
In addition, jail records show he was also charged with Violation of Probation related to a prior DUI conviction.
As the investigation continues, Tallahassee Police are urging anyone with additional information about the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to TPD at 850-891-4200 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.
The community remains shaken as loved ones mourn the loss of the victim, and law enforcement works to ensure justice is served in this tragic case.