11 people shot near Florida university stadium

Eleven Wounded in Shooting Near Florida A&M Stadium After Homecoming Game

Sandego.net – Eleven people suffered gunshot wounds Saturday night in Tallahassee after gunfire erupted near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium, authorities said. The violence occurred only hours after the stadium hosted the school’s homecoming football game.

Six of the people shot were juveniles, including an 11-year-old, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said during a late-night news conference. A grandmother of one of the victims was also hurt as she ran from the area, adding another injury connected to the chaotic scene.

Officials said one person was in critical condition and three others had serious injuries. Eight victims were listed in stable condition. Revell said one of those injured attends Florida A&M.

Investigators Examine Possible Altercation

Police believe the shooting may have grown out of an argument involving two or three people. Detectives from the department’s Violent Crimes Unit are handling the continuing investigation as officers and forensic personnel work to establish the sequence of events and identify those responsible.

“We’re still working the scene. Our detectives, our sergeants, our forensic personnel are all on scene and processing this as we go, taking in as much information as they can. This is an ongoing investigation,” Revell said.

The chief said investigators remain focused on providing answers to the victims and their families while evidence is collected and witnesses are interviewed.

“As our detectives work to determine exactly what happened and identify those responsible, we remain committed to getting answers for these families,” Revell said.

Authorities had not established whether the gunfire was related to the football game, which took place earlier Saturday at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Arkansas–Pine Bluff defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers 31-28 in the homecoming matchup.

University Urges People to Avoid the Area

Florida A&M said the incident took place near campus on Perry Street on the evening of October 24. The university said law enforcement was actively investigating and encouraged people to stay away from the immediate area while police conducted their work.

“Our hearts go out to the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident. While the campus remains safe, individuals are encouraged to avoid the area to allow law enforcement to conduct its investigation,” the university said in a statement.

The statement emphasized that the campus itself remained safe, while recognizing the impact the shooting had on students, families, visitors and the wider Tallahassee community. The location’s proximity to a major university stadium added to the concern, particularly following a homecoming event that draws students, alumni and other attendees.

Bragg Memorial Stadium is closely associated with Florida A&M athletics and campus events, making the area especially active during football weekends. The timing of the shooting, after a closely contested homecoming game, left many questions about who was involved, how the confrontation began and whether the people injured had any connection to the earlier event.

Investigation Continues

Police personnel remained at the scene late Saturday as the investigation continued. The available information indicated that detectives were still gathering details, and no conclusion had been announced about the motive or the individuals responsible.

Authorities are expected to examine physical evidence, accounts from witnesses and the movements of those present near the stadium area. Such investigations can take time as officers work to distinguish confirmed information from early reports made during a rapidly unfolding emergency.

The shooting underscores the immediate toll of violence on victims and their families, including young people caught in the incident. With an 11-year-old among those wounded, the case has also drawn attention to the vulnerability of minors in public spaces during large community gatherings.

Officials from Tallahassee emergency services, the mayor’s office and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office were being contacted for additional details. Information about the victims, the suspected shooters and any possible arrests had not been released.

Residents, students and visitors near the affected area were urged to give investigators room to work and to remain attentive to updates from local authorities. The investigation remained active Saturday night as police sought a clearer account of the shooting and the people involved.