Mass shooting injures at least 12 after Florida A&M homecoming football game
A gunfire incident outside Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee injured a dozen people, including six children, following Florida A&M University's homecoming game on Oct. 24.
A mass shooting occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on Oct. 24 outside Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee after Florida A&M University’s homecoming football game. Police reported that at least 12 people were injured, 11 by gunshots and one in the ensuing chaos. Among the victims were six children, the youngest 11 years old, and a grandmother who was injured while fleeing the scene.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said investigators believe a single shooter fired into the crowd after an isolated altercation between a few individuals. No arrests have been made and detectives have not identified a person of interest. The department is asking the public for information and has set up a tip hotline (850-891-4610) and an online evidence submission portal.
Three victims sustained serious injuries, with one remaining in critical condition as of early Sunday, Oct. 25. Five victims have been released from the hospital, while six remain hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Mayor John Dailey, who attended the homecoming parade earlier, described the incident as a “truly horrific and heartbreaking tragedy” and expressed solidarity with the university community.
Florida A&M University issued a statement expressing condolences and advised people to avoid the area around the stadium while the investigation continues. The university also noted that recent extensions to post-game tailgating hours had allowed festivities to continue later into the evening.
Police highlighted the “heroic efforts” of officers who helped victims, carrying them on makeshift stretchers and providing aid amid a panicked crowd. Detectives continue to canvass the area, review digital evidence, and collect physical evidence as the investigation proceeds.