Immigration Detentions Spark Protests in Tallahassee; Woman Shot in Lowndes County
In Tallahassee, dozens protested after immigration enforcement detained three employees at the Chile and Chili's food truck. Additionally, a woman was shot by a Lowndes County sheriff's deputy on East Brookwood Drive after she allegedly pulled a gun on deputies.
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, October 1, 2026 —
Tallahassee, FL – Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Tallahassee following the detention of three employees from the “Chile and Chili’s” food truck by immigration enforcement agents. The detentions led to a protest by local residents and advocates.
Details regarding the specific immigration enforcement agency involved, the exact date of the detentions, or the immigration status of the detained employees were not immediately available. The nature of the protest and the specific demands of the demonstrators were also not fully detailed in the provided information. The outcome of the detentions and the status of the employees were not specified.
In a separate incident in Lowndes County, Georgia, a woman was shot by a sheriff’s deputy. The shooting occurred on East Brookwood Drive. According to officials, the woman allegedly pulled a gun on deputies prior to the incident.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is expected to release further details regarding the event. The identity of the woman and the deputy involved, as well as her current condition, were not provided in the initial summary. The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has not released information regarding an investigation into the shooting or any potential charges.
Story summarized from the original created by Luke Anderson on www.wtxl.com, see more information here.
