A Florida A&M shooting near a football stadium in Tallahassee left 11 people with gunshot wounds on Saturday night. Police said six of the victims were children and teens. The youngest was 11 years old.
No deaths had been reported as of Sunday morning. Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell shared details about the shooting during a news conference late Saturday. Police are now working to find those responsible.
The shooting happened on Perry Street, near the campus of Florida A&M University. It took place hours after a homecoming football game at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Investigators have not confirmed whether the attack was linked to the game or its events.
Six Young Victims Among Those Shot
Chief Revell said six juveniles were among the 11 people who suffered gunshot wounds. Their ages and the full extent of their injuries have not been released.
A grandmother of one of the victims was also hurt while trying to flee the scene. Police have not provided further details about her injuries.
By Sunday morning, five of the people who were shot had been released from the hospital. Six others remained under medical care. One of those patients was in critical condition, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.
Authorities have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect. The investigation remains active as detectives work to establish what happened before the gunfire began.
The shooting has raised concerns because it happened near a university stadium after a major campus event. The incident also involved several young victims, adding to the concern among residents and families in the area.
Shooting Followed Homecoming Football Game
The gunfire broke out hours after Florida A&M University held its homecoming football game. The Florida A&M Rattlers played the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff won the game by a score of 31-28. The shooting took place off campus, on Perry Street, after the game had ended.
Police have not found a confirmed link between the football game and the shooting. However, Chief Revell said early findings suggest the incident may have started with a fight involving two or three people.
Investigators are working to determine how the dispute began and whether other people took part. Police have not shared details about what may have caused the argument.
Florida A&M is a historically Black university in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has nearly 10,000 students. Homecoming events had taken place throughout the week, with the final activities scheduled for Sunday.
The university’s homecoming celebrations often bring students, alumni, families and visitors together. Officials have not said whether the shooting will affect the remaining scheduled events.
Police Review Evidence and Seek Public Help
The Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. Detectives have reviewed digital evidence and visited the area to gather information, police said in a statement released Sunday.
Investigators are asking people who witnessed the shooting or have useful information to contact the department. Police said even small details could help detectives understand the incident and identify those involved.
The department has also created a tip hotline and an online portal where members of the public can submit evidence. This gives witnesses a way to share information directly with investigators.
Police have not released a full account of the shooting or explained whether the people involved knew one another. They are continuing to review available evidence and speak with potential witnesses.
Authorities have also not said whether the gun used in the shooting has been recovered. Further details may become available as the investigation moves forward.
Incident Adds to US Gun Violence Concerns
The Florida A&M shooting is part of a wider pattern of gun violence across the United States. The Gun Violence Archive reported at least 383 mass shootings in the country so far this year.
The group defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more people are shot, excluding the shooter. This is the same general definition used in the source report for the latest figures.
The number highlights the continuing impact of gun violence on communities across the country. Such incidents can leave victims with serious injuries and create fear among people who live, study or work nearby.
In Tallahassee, the immediate focus remains on the victims and the search for those responsible. Police are urging anyone with information about the Perry Street shooting to come forward.
Investigators have not announced a motive. They also have not confirmed whether the incident was connected to Florida A&M’s homecoming game.
As detectives continue to examine the evidence, officials are asking the public to help them establish the facts. The next steps in the investigation may clarify how the shooting began and who was involved.
