A shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee injured 12 people on Saturday night, including six juveniles. Police said 11 victims suffered gunshot wounds, while one person was injured in another way. One victim remained in critical condition, two others were seriously injured and eight were listed as stable. The shooting happened during the university’s Homecoming Week celebrations, and investigators were working to identify those responsible.
Authorities said the youngest victim was 11 years old. Preliminary information indicated that a physical altercation involving two or three people occurred before the gunfire. No arrests had been announced in the latest police update.
| 1) | Victims and injuries reported by police |
| 2) | Location and timing of the shooting |
| 3) | Altercation preceded the gunfire |
| 4) | University and city respond during Homecoming Week |
| 5) | Violent Crimes Unit leads investigation |
Victims and injuries reported by police
The Tallahassee Police Department said 12 people were injured in the shooting, including six adults and six juveniles. Eleven victims sustained gunshot wounds. Police identified the youngest injured person as an 11-year-old child.
One person was in critical condition, two were seriously injured and eight were in stable condition, according to the police update. The victims were taken for medical care after officers helped move people from the scene. Authorities did not provide additional details about their identities.
“Tonight, our thoughts are with the victims and their families as they face the devastating impact of this violence,” said Lawrence E. Revell, chief of the Tallahassee Police Department.
Location and timing of the shooting
Police said the shooting occurred shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets in Tallahassee. The location was close to Bragg Memorial Stadium, which is associated with Florida A&M University.
The incident occurred near campus while students and alumni were in the city for the university’s annual Homecoming Week events. Florida A&M said the shooting was near, rather than within, the campus area and urged people to avoid the location while law enforcement worked there.
Altercation preceded the gunfire
Investigators said preliminary information pointed to a physical altercation immediately before the shooting. Authorities described the incident as isolated and involving two or three individuals.
The circumstances that led to the confrontation, the identity of the shooter or shooters, and the possible relationship among those involved had not been established in the latest update. Police had not announced an arrest as detectives continued gathering information.
University and city respond during Homecoming Week
Florida A&M University said the campus remained safe after the incident. The university expressed sympathy for the victims and others affected, while asking people to stay away from the area so officers could conduct their investigation.
“While the campus remains safe, individuals are encouraged to avoid the area to allow law enforcement to conduct its investigation,” the university said.
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey also expressed condolences, describing the event as heartbreaking and saying the wider community stood with the Florida A&M family. Police Chief Lawrence E. Revell said officers placed themselves at risk after the shooting to carry victims to safety and help transport them to hospitals.
Violent Crimes Unit leads investigation
The Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the shooting. Detectives were working to identify those responsible and establish a complete account of what happened before, during and after the gunfire.
Police asked anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact authorities. The investigation remained active, and officials had not released further details about a motive, weapons or suspects.
| Number | Key Point |
|---|---|
| 1 | Twelve people were injured, including six adults and six juveniles. |
| 2 | Eleven victims suffered gunshot wounds; one person was critically injured. |
| 3 | The shooting happened near Perry and Manatee streets, close to Bragg Memorial Stadium. |
| 4 | Police said a physical altercation involving two or three people preceded the shooting. |
| 5 | No arrests had been announced while the Violent Crimes Unit investigated. |
Summary
The shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium injured 12 people during Homecoming Week, including six children. Police said the incident followed an isolated physical altercation and that no arrest had been announced. The university said its campus remained safe, while investigators asked witnesses and anyone with information to contact police.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were injured?
Twelve people were injured. Six were adults and six were juveniles, including an 11-year-old child.
Where did the shooting occur?
It occurred shortly before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets in Tallahassee, close to Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium.
Has anyone been arrested?
No arrests had been announced in the latest police update. The Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit was continuing its investigation.
