Florida Man May Have Been Killed By New Year Fireworks

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - A man who the Tallahassee Police Department initially believed had been shot may have been instead killed by fireworks around 2 a.m. on New Year's Day in the 600 block of Osceola Street. 

When officers arrived, they discovered an adult male in the roadway suffering from injuries and immediately began rendering aid. 

Police say that the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. 

Investigators are now awaiting a full autopsy to determine the manner of death. 

Detectives ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident, but did not speak with an officer on scene, to please call 850-891-4200. They may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.