Early on Saturday, May 9, 2026, a 34-year-old man from Sylvester, Georgia, was discovered dead in the parking lot of a sports bar in Tallahassee. Jatives Jermaine Moate was found at Pockets Pool and Pub in the 2800 block of Sharer Road after suffering numerous gunshot wounds. At around 2:01 in the morning, Tallahassee Police Department officers responded to shooting complaints and found the victim within the building’s parking lot.
Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures at the scene, but Moate was pronounced dead from his injuries. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the business, which is located in Heritage Plaza.
The Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit has launched a full homicide investigation. This incident marks the second deadly shooting connected to a local pool hall in recent weeks, prompting concerns among residents about late-night violence in the area.
Moate was born on August 12, 1991. Police released his identity on Monday, May 11. The shooting took place shortly after the venue had hosted a pre-Mother’s Day event featuring a live DJ. Pockets Pool and Pub issued a statement clarifying that the shooting occurred in the shared parking lot and not inside the business itself. The establishment pledged full cooperation with law enforcement during the investigation.
The area around Sharer Road in northeast Tallahassee saw a significant police presence as investigators processed the scene. No suspect information or arrests have been publicly released as of the latest updates. Detectives continue to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and review available surveillance or video footage from the vicinity. The scene has since been cleared, but the investigation remains active.
Family members, friends, and the broader community are grieving the sudden loss of Moate, who was visiting or present in Tallahassee on the night of the shooting. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under active investigation. Limited details have been released to protect the integrity of the case.
Tallahassee Police continue to appeal for information from anyone who may have been in the area of Pockets Pool and Pub or witnessed events leading up to the shooting. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact the Tallahassee Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers. The investigation continues.
