Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, October 29, 2026 —

Walter Hodge has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Michael Long in Tallahassee. The shooting occurred in February 2024 on Parbrook Court, according to the information provided.

Hodge is the third suspect to receive a life sentence in connection with Long’s killing. The information available does not identify the other two suspects or provide details about their cases, including when they were sentenced.

The details provided do not include the date of Hodge’s sentencing, the court where the case was heard, or information about how the jury reached its verdict. They also do not describe the circumstances of the shooting or identify a motive. No additional information about the investigation or the events leading to the sentencing was provided.

The case information identifies Hodge’s conviction as first-degree murder and states that the sentence is life in prison. It does not specify whether the sentence includes any additional terms or whether Hodge has taken further legal steps. Those details are not available in the summary.

Long’s death and the three life sentences are the central facts provided about the case. Without further information, the circumstances surrounding the shooting, the roles attributed to the other suspects, and the status of any related proceedings remain unclear.


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