Tallahassee Police Officer Shot During Drug-Related Home Invasion

* (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) * Tallahassee, Florida — On September 25, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers with the Tallahassee Police Department responded to what was originally reported as a residential burglary in the 2300 block of Sandpiper Street involving multiple armed suspects. Through the ongoing investigation, it was determined responding officers interrupted a targeted, drug-related home invasion in progress. A suspect, matching the description of the initial 911 call, was observed by officers fleeing the scene. The officers gave chase and verbal commands for the suspect to stop, but the suspect did not comply. During the foot pursuit, another involved suspect emerged from the residence and began firing at the officers. The rounds struck one of the responding officers, and they immediately returned fire. The injured officer, Caleb Babb was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries and taken into surgery.