34‑year‑old Jatives Jermaine Moate of Sylvester, Georgia, was fatally shot in Tallahassee during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 9, 2026. Officers with the Tallahassee Police Department responded just after 2:01 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of Pockets Pool and Pub, located in the 2800 block of Sharer Road at Heritage Plaza. When they arrived, they found Moate suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite life‑saving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed that the shooting occurred outside in the shared parking lot, not inside the pool hall itself. The incident followed a pre‑Mother’s Day event hosted at the venue earlier that night. The business later issued a statement expressing condolences and clarifying that the violence took place in the plaza lot, pledging full cooperation with investigators.
Two days after the murder, on Monday, May 11, 2026, Moate’s identity was made public. He was born on August 12, 1991, and was regarded by friends and family as a lively man whose untimely passing has saddened loved ones. His murder raises worries about late-night violence in entertainment districts since it is the second fatal event connected to a Tallahassee pool hall in recent weeks.
Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit canvassed the area, interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from Heritage Plaza and nearby businesses. As of the latest updates, no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been made. Police have emphasized that the investigation remains active and that details are being withheld to protect the integrity of the case.
The homicide has shaken residents in northeast Tallahassee, where Sharer Road is a busy corridor lined with shops and nightlife venues. Community members have expressed frustration over recurring violence and have called for increased security measures around popular gathering spots. Vigils and tributes are being organized to honor Moate’s memory while his family grieves the loss.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact Tallahassee Police at 850‑891‑4200 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Solvers at 850‑574‑TIPS. The case remains open, with investigators continuing to pursue leads in hopes of bringing justice for Jatives Moate and closure for his family.