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At least 12 people injured in shooting near a football stadium in Florida

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 25). At least 12 people injured in shooting near a football stadium in Florida. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/12-people-injured-shooting-football-stadium-florida-137548110

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ABC News (US) · collected 2026-10-25 · by The Associated Press

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On Saturday during Florida A&M University's homecoming weekend, at least 12 people were injured in a shooting near a football stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, including six children. Eleven of the victims suffered gunshot wounds, with at least three sustaining serious injuries. Police chief Lawrence Revell reported that no arrests had been made and stated that the incident began with a fight before escalating into gunfire in a crowded area following a football game.
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As of October 27, a 15-year-old, Anthony Rivers III, was arrested in connection with a shooting near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium during homecoming celebrations. The incident left 12 people injured, including six children, and occurred shortly before 8 PM on Saturday night following a football game. Eleven victims were struck by gunfire; one person remained in critical condition while eight others were stable. Rivers faces charges of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, with state attorney Jack Campbell stating he would be tried as an adult. Police indicated the shooting followed a physical altercation between individuals known to each other, but no arrests had been made until Sunday when Rivers was apprehended.

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Topics

Fla. Florida Florida A&M University Tallahassee

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Tallahassee GPE · 4× Florida A&M University ORG · 2× Fla. GPE · 1× Florida GPE · 1× Lawrence Revell PERSON · 1×

Narrative

At least 12 people injured in shooting near a football stadium in Florida Authorities say at least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --
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At least 12 people injured in shooting near a football stadium in Florida · assertive framing

Claims (7 extracted, 1 hedged)

At least 12 people injured in shooting near a football stadium in Florida Authorities say at least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- asserted
people → injure → University
At least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University, authorities said. asserted
authorities → injure → University
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell told reporters that no arrests had been made. asserted
arrests → tell → reporters
In a statement, police said the preliminary investigation indicates that a fight broke out prior to the shooting. asserted
fight → say → shooting
It followed a football game in a crowded area. asserted
It → follow → area
Eleven of the victims sustained gunshot wounds, and at least three victims sustained serious injuries, according to police. uncertain
victims → sustain → police
The university said on social media that the shooting happened near its campus and that it remained safe. asserted
it → say → campus
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