A shooting near Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee left 11 people wounded by gunfire on Saturday night as local authorities confirmed. An additional victim, a grandmother was injured while fleeing the scene.
The victims include six adults and six juveniles with the youngest being an 11-year-old child. According to Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell, one victim is in critical condition, three sustained serious injuries and eight are in stable condition. At least one victim is confirmed to be a FAMU student.
The incident occurred on Perry Street near Bragg Memorial Stadium just hours after FAMU's homecoming football game. Initial investigations indicate the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation among two or three individuals at a nearby homecoming party before escalating into gunfire around 8:00 PM.
Police emphasized that it remains unclear whether the incident had any direct connection to the football game. The department's Violent Crimes Unit is processing the scene and actively investigating to identify the suspects.
In a statement posted on social media, FAMU confirmed that while the main campus remains safe also community members are advised to avoid the area to facilitate law enforcement operations.
Police Chief Revell expressed deep regret over the involvement of young victims also assuring the public that officers are committed to bringing accountability to the families affected.
