Twelve people, including six children, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday night, just hours after the university’s homecoming football game. Eleven of the injured suffered gunshot wounds, and a twelfth person was hurt while fleeing the scene. No arrests had been made as of late Saturday, and police say the shooting appears to have stemmed from an altercation between a small group of people rather than a wider attack.
What happened
The shooting happened just before 8 pm on Saturday, October 24, near Perry and Manatee streets, close to Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. Police said a fight broke out before shots were fired in a crowded area as people were leaving the stadium district after the homecoming game.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell told reporters at a late-night news conference that officers were still working the scene, with detectives, sergeants and forensic teams processing evidence. He described the shooting as an isolated incident and appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Who was injured
Six of the injured were adults and six were juveniles. The youngest victim was 11 years old. One of the victims was a Florida A&M student.
According to the police briefing reported late Saturday, one victim was in critical condition, three had serious injuries, and eight were in stable condition. The twelfth injured person was the grandmother of one of the victims, who was hurt while fleeing the scene. Police have reported no deaths in the shooting.
What police say
Chief Revell said investigators believe the shooting likely stemmed from an altercation between two or three individuals. He called it an isolated incident between those individuals and said there was no indication of a broader threat, though the investigation remains open.
The department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. Police have asked anyone who saw what happened, or who has information about those involved, to contact the Tallahassee Police Department at 850-891-4200 or Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.
Revell also praised first responders, saying officers carried some victims through the crowd to get them to help because the area was so packed. Speaking directly to the victims and their families, he said: “We hurt with you, and we will continue to get you the answers you so desperately want.”
The homecoming game
The shooting came hours after Florida A&M’s homecoming football game at Bragg Memorial Stadium, where the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions beat the Florida A&M Rattlers 31-28. Police have not established whether the shooting was connected to the game, and Revell said investigators were still working to determine exactly what happened.
Homecoming weekend draws large crowds to the campus and the surrounding streets, and police said the area was crowded when the shooting happened.
University response
Florida A&M University said in a statement late Saturday that it was aware of an incident near campus on Perry Street on the evening of October 24, and that the Tallahassee Police Department was on the scene and actively investigating. The university said the campus remained safe, but urged people to avoid the area so officers could work.
“Our hearts go out to the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident,” the university said.
Florida State University, which is nearby in Tallahassee, also issued a precautionary alert advising students, faculty and staff in the area to remain indoors on Saturday evening. The university said there was no indication that members of its community were involved.
Timeline
- Saturday afternoon, October 24: Florida A&M hosts its homecoming football game at Bragg Memorial Stadium; Arkansas-Pine Bluff wins 31-28.
- Just before 8 pm: A shooting is reported near Perry and Manatee streets, close to the stadium, after an altercation in a crowded area.
- Saturday evening: Florida A&M issues a safety alert and Florida State University advises people nearby to remain indoors as a precaution.
- Late Saturday night: Police Chief Lawrence Revell briefs reporters, confirming 12 injured, no arrests, and an ongoing investigation led by the Violent Crimes Unit.
- Sunday, October 25: The investigation continues, with police appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Why it matters and what happens next
The shooting has shaken a homecoming weekend meant to be a celebration, and it has renewed attention on crowd safety at large university events. For investigators, the immediate priorities are identifying those involved in the altercation, establishing how the confrontation escalated, and confirming whether the shooting had any link to the game.
Police have stressed that the case is still in its early stages. Details about the victims’ conditions, the number of shooters, and any charges will depend on what detectives and forensic teams establish in the coming days. Until arrests are made, the department is relying heavily on witnesses who were in the crowded stadium area on Saturday night.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tallahassee Police Department at 850-891-4200 or Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.
FAQs
How many people were injured in the Tallahassee shooting?
Twelve people were injured. Eleven suffered gunshot wounds and a twelfth person, the grandmother of one of the victims, was injured while fleeing the scene.
Where did the shooting happen?
Near Perry and Manatee streets, close to Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.
When did the shooting happen?
Just before 8 pm on Saturday, October 24, 2026, hours after Florida A&M’s homecoming football game.
Were any children injured?
Yes. Six of the injured were juveniles, and the youngest victim was 11 years old.
Has anyone been arrested?
No. As of late Saturday, police said no arrests had been made and the investigation was ongoing.
Was the shooting connected to the homecoming game?
Police have not established a connection. The shooting happened hours after the game in a crowded area nearby, but investigators say it appears to have stemmed from an altercation between two or three individuals.
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This Tallahassee shooting is a separate incident from the Paris suburb shooting reported earlier this week, which is covered in our earlier report. For more American news, see our US News section.