TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A violent encounter at a shopping center early Saturday morning has led to the arrest of four women on a range of serious charges, including attempted murder. The incident occurred around 2:08 a.m. at the parking lot of a shopping center located on Sharer Road, where the Tallahassee Police Department was already on-site for crowd control.
As the altercation escalated, a male victim was attacked by multiple suspects. TPD officials reported that he was struck repeatedly with a baseball bat by two of the suspects and stabbed multiple times by a third, while a fourth suspect punched him. The chaotic scene unfolded just hours before inclement weather was expected to hit the area.
A TPD spokesperson indicated that further details regarding the events that led to this violent confrontation have not been disclosed. However, police have confirmed the identities of the suspects: Kiera Parrish, Ciera Parrish, Quarnesia Smith, and Kendria Willis, all aged 35 or 34. Their charges range from attempted second-degree murder to aggravated battery and simple battery.
Ciera Parrish, the alleged assailant responsible for the stabbing, faces the most serious charge of attempted second-degree murder. Meanwhile, Kiera Parrish and Quarnesia Smith are charged with aggravated battery for their roles in the assault with a baseball bat. Kendria Willis is facing battery charges for her involvement in the incident.
The victim was swiftly transported to a local hospital where he is currently in stable condition, according to law enforcement. Thankfully, officers were able to apprehend all four suspects at the scene, allowing them to bring the situation under control without further injuries.
The investigation into the incident continues, as law enforcement works to piece together the circumstances surrounding this violent encounter. Local authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward and assist in clarifying the events that transpired that night.