Tallahassee, Florida — On May 25, 2023, TPD's Special Investigations Section was conducting an investigation into a suspect known to be trafficking illegal drugs. At approximately 8:30 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle, and he fled from law enforcement. Later in the evening, around 10:30 p.m., a call for service was reported to the Consolidated Dispatch Agency advising the suspect who detectives were searching for was seen in Tom Brown Park with a firearm. In an abundance of caution, multiple officers and a deputy with the Leon County Sheriff's Office responded to the park to detain the suspect and ensure the safety of everyone in the park. 
<p>Upon making contact with the suspect, Durrell Lee, a second man was seen with him whom officers recognized as making prior threats to law enforcement. Additionally, a woman, 25-year-old Asia Fitzgerald was in the vicinity who was known to be associated with him. Lee was taken into custody for drug-related charges, and the man was detained shortly for questioning. During this time, Fitzgerald walked away from the scene. As officers began releasing the man from custody, Fitzgerald reemerged and began firing a rifle at officers. Multiple officers and one deputy fired back at Fitzgerald, who sustained injuries. Officers began rendering life-saving aid on scene to Fitzgerald, who was then transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
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2:02 - Footage from Multiple Police Body-Cameras
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