Why It Matters
A shooting near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee injured 12 people, including six juveniles. The incident occurred outside the university campus, near Bragg Memorial Stadium.
What Happened
The shooting took place Saturday evening, October 24, near Perry and Manatee Streets outside Bragg Memorial Stadium, according to the Tallahassee Police Department. Police described it as an altercation between individuals.
Six injured people were adults and six were juveniles, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said. Eleven people suffered gunshot wounds, while a grandmother of one victim was hurt while fleeing the scene.
The youngest victim was 11 years old. At least three victims sustained serious injuries, and one remained in critical condition. Eight victims were reported stable.
By Sunday morning, six victims remained hospitalized and five had been released. No arrests had been announced. Police sought public information, photographs and video that could help identify those responsible.
It was not stated whether any students or faculty members were among the injured. Florida A&M University said it was providing care and support to injured members of its community and planned to offer free counseling to students.
“A horrific act of violence like this is traumatizing for our students, whether you were near the event or not,” FAMU President Marva B. Johnson said.
By the Numbers
12 — people injured
6 — juveniles among those injured
11 — people with gunshot wounds
3 — victims with serious injuries
1 — victim in critical condition
6 — victims hospitalized Sunday morning
5 — victims released from the hospital
Zoom Out
The shooting occurred near Florida A&M University but not on the university campus. Police identified the incident as involving individuals in an altercation, and the department continued seeking information from the public.
What’s Next
Police were seeking photographs, video and other information to identify those responsible. Florida A&M University planned to make free counseling available to students.