Mass shooting near FAMU stadium injures 12, including six juveniles
A shooting near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium injured 12 people, half of them juveniles, with three victims seriously hurt, authorities said.
At least 12 people were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday evening, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said at a press conference. Six of the victims were juveniles, the youngest being 11 years old, and a FAMU student was among those wounded.
Revell reported that 11 of the injured suffered gunshot wounds, with three victims sustaining serious injuries and one in critical condition, while the remaining eight were in stable condition. Police indicated that an altercation between individuals preceded the shooting and described the event as an "isolated incident" involving two or three people.
No arrests have been made, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Tallahassee Police Department. The police department secured the scene near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets shortly after the incident.
Mayor John Dailey expressed condolences on social media, stating that the community stands with the FAMU family. Florida A&M University issued a statement urging people to avoid the area while the investigation continues and affirmed that campus safety remains a top priority.
First responders were praised for their rapid assistance, with officers carrying victims through crowds to provide medical aid. The incident occurred during FAMU's homecoming weekend, prompting additional safety alerts from nearby Florida State University, which advised its community to remain indoors as a precaution.