By Sohaib Shams
A shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida A&M University left 12 people injured on Saturday night during homecoming celebrations. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at an intersection adjacent to the stadium, where the university's Rattlers were hosting the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions for their annual homecoming football game.
Casualties and Victim Details
Tallahassee Police reported that 11 of the 12 injured individuals were wounded by gunfire, while one person was injured while fleeing the scene. Six of the victims are minors under the age of 18, with the youngest being 11 years old. Police Chief Lawrence Revell confirmed that three victims sustained serious injuries, including one minor, while the remaining individuals are in stable condition. One of the victims is believed to be a student at Florida A&M University.
Police Investigation and Preliminary Findings
Preliminary investigations suggest the violence was an isolated incident stemming from an altercation between two or three individuals. While police believe one shooter was involved, no arrests have been made and no suspects are currently in custody. Chief Revell stated that the department's priority is to determine the motive and bring those responsible to justice, urging any witnesses to come forward.
Campus and Community Response
Florida A&M University issued an alert asking the campus community to avoid the area near Perry Street, though it noted the campus remained safe. Nearby Florida State University also issued an emergency alert advising students, faculty, and staff in the Tallahassee area to remain indoors as a precaution, noting that no members of their school community appeared to be involved. Chief Revell praised responding officers who entered the scene to assist victims amidst the crowds during the unfolding violence.
