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Prosecutor Orders Anthony Rivers III to Be Tried Adult

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Prosecutor Seeks Adult Trial

U.S. prosecutor Jack Campbell ordered 15-year-old Anthony Rivers III to be tried as an adult.
The Oct 24 Perry Street shooting near Florida A&M University injured eleven people, including six hospitalized.
Police Chief Lawrence Revell said the gunfire resulted from an altercation among acquaintances.
Judge Andrew Sheeran approved adult charges of eleven counts attempted second-degree murder and firearm possession.

Summary

Police Launch Tipline

Tallahassee Police opened a dedicated tip line (850-891-4610) for shooting information.
Chief Lawrence Revell praised community members who submitted cellphone videos that aided the investigation.
Officers carried victims through the crowded street to reach emergency responders before the scene was secured.
FAMU President Marva Johnson urged tip line calls and announced counseling for affected students.
The shooting is the second major mass shooting near a Tallahassee campus within two years.

Summary

Police Carry Victims

Police officers carried wounded victims through the packed crowd to emergency vehicles.
A crowd blocked ambulances, preventing them from reaching the shooting site.
One victim remained in critical condition on Sunday.
A grandmother and an 11-year-old child were among those injured.
Social-media video showed fans fleeing the stadium in terror.

History

Historical Context

The Virginia Tech massacre on April 16 2007, in which 32 students were killed and 17 wounded, sparked nationwide gun-policy debate. Congress passed the 2008 Omnibus Public Safety Act, allocating $1.5 billion for campus security upgrades and emergency response training. Similarly, Tallahassee Police now operate a dedicated tip line and rely on community video footage to investigate the Perry Street shooting near Florida A&M University. The 2007 tragedy’s emphasis on adult prosecution of juveniles informs Judge Andrew Sheeran’s decision to charge 15-year-old Anthony Rivers III as an adult.

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Prosecutor Seeks Adult Trial

U.S. prosecutor Jack Campbell ordered 15-year-old Anthony Rivers III to be tried as an adult.
The Oct 24 Perry Street shooting near Florida A&M University injured eleven people, including six hospitalized.
Police Chief Lawrence Revell said the gunfire resulted from an altercation among acquaintances.
Judge Andrew Sheeran approved adult charges of eleven counts attempted second-degree murder and firearm possession.

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