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Police arrest a 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium that injured 12

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Suliman, A. (2026, October 26). Police arrest a 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium that injured 12. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-arrest-teenager-shooting-florida-stadium-rcna605677

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NBC News · collected 2026-10-26 · by Adela Suliman

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Police arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium over the weekend, resulting in injuries to twelve people, including minors. The teenager faces eleven counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday when gunfire erupted during homecoming celebrations; one person also sustained an ankle injury while fleeing the scene. Police Chief Lawrence Revell emphasized that the arrest marks progress but stressed ongoing investigations and potential for further arrests.
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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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Florida A&M University’s Tallahassee The Tallahassee Police Department

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Florida A&M University’s ORG · 1× Lawrence Revell PERSON · 1× Tallahassee GPE · 1× The Tallahassee Police Department ORG · 1×

Narrative

Police said Monday that they were continuing to investigate the incident but that preliminary findings indicated “a physical altercation occurred before shots were fired” and that “the incident stemmed from a dispute between individuals known to one another.”
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2026-10-26 · NBC News
Police arrest a 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium that injured 12 · assertive framing

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A 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a shooting close to Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium over the weekend that injured 12 people, according to police. uncertain
that → arrest → police
The Tallahassee Police Department said Monday that detectives had arrested the teenager Sunday in connection with the shooting. asserted
detectives → say → shooting
The teenager is facing 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. asserted
teenager → face → delinquent
“What should have been a weekend of celebration in our community instead became a night of fear and violence for the victims and their families,” Police Chief Lawrence Revell said. asserted
Revell → become → victims
“While this arrest marks a significant step forward, our work is far from over. asserted
work → mark → step
We remain committed to holding those responsible accountable and getting answers for every family impacted by this tragedy,” he added. asserted
he → remain → tragedy
The shooting broke out about 8 p.m. Saturday, near Perry and Manatee streets, close to the stadium, where homecoming celebrations included a football game. asserted
celebrations → break → game
The 12 people injured included minors. asserted
people → injure → minors
One individual also sustained an ankle injury while fleeing the gunfire, police said. asserted
police → sustain → gunfire
After the shooting took place, the university issued a statement on X asking members of its campus community to stay away from the area. asserted
university → take → area
It described the shooting as having taken place “near campus,” which it said remained safe. asserted
it → describe → campus
“Our hearts are with the victims and everyone affected by tonight’s incident on Perry Street,” the university added. asserted
university → affect → Street
Police said Monday that they were continuing to investigate the incident but that preliminary findings indicated “a physical altercation occurred before shots were fired” and that “the incident stemmed from a dispute between individuals known to one another.” asserted
incident → say → one
They added that “none of the victims appear to have been the intended targets.” asserted
none → add → victims
Additional arrests are possible, Tallahassee police said, as the investigation continues. asserted
investigation → say → ?
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