Two Shootings in Tallahassee and Jacksonville

May 9, 2026, 07:46
USOther

Introduction

Police in Tallahassee and Jacksonville are looking for information about two shootings.

Main Body

In Tallahassee, a man died on Saturday. He was at a pool hall on Sharer Road. Police tried to help him, but he died from his wounds. This is the second death at a pool hall in this city. A man also died at another pool hall on Easter Sunday. People now want more security in these places. In Jacksonville, a man in his twenties was shot on Kings Road. A man in black clothes shot him and ran away. The man is in the hospital. He is okay, but he does not want to talk to the police.

Conclusion

Police in both cities want to find the people who did these crimes.

Learning

πŸ“ Location Words

When we talk about where things happen, we use In and At.

  • In β†’\rightarrow used for cities or big areas.

    • Example: In Tallahassee / In Jacksonville.

  • At β†’\rightarrow used for a specific building or spot.

    • Example: At a pool hall / At another pool hall.

πŸ•’ Time Words

To say when something happened, we use On.

  • On β†’\rightarrow used for days and dates.
    • Example: On Saturday / On Easter Sunday.

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip

  • City β†’\rightarrow In
  • Building β†’\rightarrow At
  • Day β†’\rightarrow On

Vocabulary Learning

police
A group of people who help keep the law and safety in a town or city.
Example:The police arrived quickly after the shooting.
tallahassee
The capital city of the U.S. state of Florida.
Example:The incident happened in Tallahassee.
jacks
Short for Jacksonville, a city in Florida.
Example:The police in Jacks are looking for clues.
pool
A place where people play billiards or pool games.
Example:He was playing at the pool when the shooting happened.
hall
A large room or building where events or games take place.
Example:The crime occurred in a hall that serves pool.
wounds
Cuts or injuries that hurt a person.
Example:He died from his wounds after the gunshot.
security
Measures taken to keep people safe from danger.
Example:People want more security in the hall.
hospital
A place where sick or injured people are treated.
Example:He is in the hospital recovering.
talk
To speak or communicate with someone.
Example:He does not want to talk to the police.
crimes
Illegal actions that break the law.
Example:The police want to find the people who did these crimes.