Twelve people were hurt, including eleven shot, when gunfire broke out near Florida A&M University’s football stadium on homecoming weekend, according to police.
Story Highlights
- Police say 12 people were injured near Bragg Memorial Stadium, 11 by gunfire.
- The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. near Perry and Manatee streets.
- Six adults and six juveniles were hurt; the youngest victim is 11 years old.
- No arrests or suspects were announced as the investigation began.
What Police Confirmed About the Incident
Tallahassee Police Department reported at least 12 people injured, including 11 with gunshot wounds and one person hurt while fleeing. Officials said the shooting occurred near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium, following homecoming events. The department’s preliminary update said the gunfire happened near Perry and Manatee streets just before 8 p.m. Officers and medics rushed victims to area hospitals. Police described the casualty count and location in initial briefings and public statements that night.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell briefed reporters around midnight. Revell said six adults and six juveniles were injured. He said the youngest victim is 11. He added that three victims had serious injuries, one was in critical condition, and several were stable. Revell also said no arrests had been made and no person of interest had been identified at that point. Detectives and forensic teams were processing the scene and collecting video and witness accounts.
Where and How It Unfolded
Police said the violence started near the intersection of Perry Street and Manatee Street, a short walk from Bragg Memorial Stadium. The area was crowded due to homecoming celebrations and people leaving the football game. Officials did not link the shooting to the game itself. Early reports said the gunfire may have followed a fight between two or three people, but investigators called that a preliminary view as they worked to confirm details.
Local and national outlets echoed the police distinction between those shot and the twelfth person injured while fleeing. Some headlines focused on “11 shot,” while others led with “12 injured.” Police accounts kept both figures in view to explain the total. This pattern is common in breaking news, when numbers evolve as hospitals update patient status and officers confirm victim counts across multiple scenes and transports.
Why This Matters for Public Safety and Trust
Large gatherings near schools and stadiums raise special safety challenges. Crowds make it harder for police to spot fights early and for medics to reach victims fast. The Florida A&M University case also shows how a shooting near a campus can be framed as a “school” event even when the link is not proven. Researchers warn that incidents near colleges vary widely, and not every case fits the “active shooter” label or a campus-based cause.
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Clear, careful communication helps communities sort fact from fear. In Tallahassee, police set expectations by labeling early details as preliminary and by separating proximity to the stadium from motive. That approach supports both safety and civil liberties. As the investigation proceeds, key answers will come from video, ballistics, and interviews that can confirm how a confrontation, if any, turned into gunfire, and who is responsible.
Sources:
tallahassee.com, cnn.com, wusf.org
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