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A masked gunman, later identified as 36-year-old Laquinton Harris, robbed the Z Mart convenience store in Tallahassee, Florida, on January 30, 2026. The gunman discharged his firearm into the floor during the robbery, which occurred at 4015 Fred George Road. Harris’s motive for the crime is not explicitly stated, but his actions clearly demonstrate a disregard for the safety of others.
The investigation into the armed robbery was led by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). On April 2, 2026, ATF executed a federal search warrant at Harris’s residence, where they found a .22 caliber rifle, distinctive clothing, and other evidence linking him to the crime.
Harris pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act Robbery, Brandishing a Firearm during a Crime of Violence, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. He faces a mandatory minimum of 7 years in prison, which must be consecutive to his sentence for the robbery, and a maximum of up to life imprisonment, up to 5 years of supervised release, and up to a $750,000 fine.
The successful prosecution of Harris sends a clear message that violent crime will not be tolerated in the community. U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin praised the outstanding investigative work performed by state and federal law enforcement partners, who swiftly identified and caught the defendant despite his efforts to conceal his identity.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Florida
- Location: US
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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