During the early morning hours of May 31, 2026, officers responded to 2933 Milton Avenue (Gibbs Apartments) regarding a report of a male subject who had been shot.
Upon arrival, officers learned the victim had already been transported to Jackson Hospital by a private individual prior to law enforcement arrival for treatment of a single gunshot wound to the lower extremities. Officers secured the scene and initiated a preliminary investigation, while additional personnel responded to the hospital to obtain further information.
Evidence from the apartment complex was collected and reviewed by investigators, allowing them to determine that an altercation had occurred between the victim and another male subject identified as Travauntay Latwon Patterson. The confrontation escalated into a physical altercation, followed by the discharge of a firearm, which struck the victim. Patterson then fled the scene on foot.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. No further details are being released at this time.
Travauntay Latwon Patterson B/M DOB: 07/10/2003 has an active warrant for attempted second degree murder.
The Marianna Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety of the community through active patrols of its streets and neighborhoods.
The department encourages anyone with information regarding this incident, or any crime, to contact the Marianna Police Department at (850) 526-3125 or Chipola Crime Stoppers at (850) 526-5000, toll free at (888) 804-8494, or submit a tip via www.chipolacrimestoppers.com.
