Five released, one critical after Florida A&M shooting
Tallahassee police announced Sunday morning that five victims of a shooting near Florida A&M University have been released from the hospital. Six other individuals remain hospitalized, with one person listed in critical condition. The update follows gunfire that erupted near the university's Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday night, injuring 12 people. Authorities confirmed that 11 of the injured sustained gunshot wounds. The incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets, close to the football stadium. Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence E. Revell stated during a Saturday night news conference that the victims included six adults and six juveniles, with the youngest victim being 11 years old. Investigators reported that preliminary information suggests a physical altercation involving two or three individuals preceded the shooting. The event took place during Florida A&M University's homecoming weekend, when students and alumni gathered in Tallahassee for annual celebrations. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins posted on social media asking for prayers for the victims and the community. Collins wrote on X that his heart went out to those impacted, noting that knowing children were among the injured made the situation more heartbreaking. As of the most recent police statement, no arrests have been made. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit are currently working to identify the responsible parties. Officials indicated they will share further details as information becomes available.
Tallahassee police announced Sunday morning that five victims of a shooting near Florida A&M University have been released from the hospital. Six other individuals remain hospitalized, with one person listed in critical condition. The update follows gunfire that erupted near the university's Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday night, injuring 12 people. Authorities confirmed that 11 of the injured sustained gunshot wounds. The incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets, close to the football stadium. Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence E. Revell stated during a Saturday night news conference that the victims included six adults and six juveniles, with the youngest victim being 11 years old. Investigators reported that preliminary information suggests a physical altercation involving two or three individuals preceded the shooting. The event took place during Florida A&M University's homecoming weekend, when students and alumni gathered in Tallahassee for annual celebrations. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins posted on social media asking for prayers for the victims and the community. Collins wrote on X that his heart went out to those impacted, noting that knowing children were among the injured made the situation more heartbreaking. As of the most recent police statement, no arrests have been made. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit are currently working to identify the responsible parties. Officials indicated they will share further details as information becomes available.