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Florida A&M University shooting leaves 12 injured, including 6 children, near football stadium

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-25 · by Michael Sinkewicz

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On Saturday night, a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee left at least 12 people injured, including six juveniles, according to the Tallahassee Police Department. The shooting occurred just before 8 p.m., with victims ranging from age 11 to adults; one person was critically injured, two were seriously hurt, and eight were in stable condition. Authorities believe a physical altercation preceded the shooting, but no arrests had been made at the time of the report. Law enforcement is investigating the incident as part of Florida A&M University’s Homecoming Week activities.
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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

FAMU Florida A&M University Florida A&M University's Tallahassee The Tallahassee Police Department

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Tallahassee GPE · 4× Florida A&M University's ORG · 2× Revell PERSON · 2× Dailey PERSON · 1× FAMU ORG · 1× Florida A&M University ORG · 1× John Dailey PERSON · 1× Lawrence E. Revell PERSON · 1× The Tallahassee Police Department ORG · 1× The Tallahassee Police Department's ORG · 1×

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One victim was in critical condition, two others were seriously injured and eight were listed in stable condition, police said. Of the 12 known victims, six are adults and six are juveniles, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence E. Revell said during a news conference.
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🔮 Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey expressed condolences following the shooting.

Claims (22 extracted, 1 hedged)

At least 12 people, including six juveniles, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday night, authorities said. asserted
authorities → include → night
The Tallahassee Police Department said the shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets, close to Bragg Memorial Stadium. asserted
shooting → say → Stadium
Authorities said 12 people were injured, including 11 who sustained gunshot wounds. asserted
who → say → wounds
One victim was in critical condition, two others were seriously injured and eight were listed in stable condition, police said. Of the 12 known victims, six are adults and six are juveniles, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence E. Revell said during a news conference. asserted
Revell → injure → conference
The youngest victim was 11 years old, according to Revell. uncertain
victim → accord → Revell
"Tonight, our thoughts are with the victims and their families as they face the devastating impact of this violence," Revell said. asserted
Revell → face → violence
"It is especially heartbreaking to know that children are among those injured," he continued. asserted
he → know → those
"In the moments immediately following the shooting, and before the scene was fully secure, our officers put their own safety at risk to carry victims to safety and transport them to the hospital. asserted
officers → follow → hospital
Their actions were nothing short of heroic and reflect the courage and compassion our officers bring to this community every day." asserted
officers → reflect → community
Police said preliminary information indicated a physical altercation occurred before the shooting. asserted
altercation → say → shooting
Authorities described the altercation as an isolated incident involving two or three individuals. asserted
Authorities → describe → individuals
No arrests had been announced as of the latest police update. asserted
arrests → announce → update
The shooting occurred during Florida A&M University's Homecoming Week, as students and alumni gathered in Tallahassee for the annual celebrations. asserted
students → occur → celebrations
Florida A&M University said the incident occurred near campus. asserted
incident → say → campus
The university said the campus remained safe and urged people to avoid the area. asserted
campus → say → area
"Our hearts go out to the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident," the university said. asserted
university → go → incident
"While the campus remains safe, individuals are encouraged to avoid the area to allow law enforcement to conduct its investigation." asserted
enforcement → remain → investigation
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey expressed condolences following the shooting. asserted
Dailey → express → shooting
"This is a truly horrific and heartbreaking tragedy," Dailey posted on X. "Tonight and in the days ahead, the FAMU family is not alone. asserted
family → post → days
Our entire community stands with you." asserted
community → stand → you
The Tallahassee Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the shooting as detectives work to identify those responsible. asserted
detectives → investigate → those
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about the incident to contact authorities. asserted
who → ask → authorities
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