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Shooting near Florida A&M leaves 12 injured

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC · How we work

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Police Chief Reports Shooting

Police chief Lawrence Revell said a shooting injured 12 people near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium.
The shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Perry and Manatee streets.
Police said a physical altercation preceded the shooting, which left at least three seriously injured, one critical.
Eleven people were shot, including six adults, six juveniles, and an 11-year-old child.
A grandmother was injured while fleeing.

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Mayor Dailey Urges Unity

Police Chief Lawrence Revell praised officers who carried victims through crowds as ambulances could not reach them.
Mayor John Dailey posted a message urging the community to stand together after the shooting.
Florida State University issued an emergency alert telling students, faculty and staff to stay indoors that evening.
The police department urged anyone with information to call Tallahassee Police or submit anonymous tips via Crime Solvers.

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Historical Context

On April 20 1999, seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 13 students and a teacher at Columbine High School, firing 188 rounds and prompting nationwide school-security reforms. The Tallahassee shooting today mirrors that pattern, with police chief Lawrence Revell directing rescues amid chaotic gunfire near a university campus, reflecting the lasting influence of Columbine on emergency response protocols.

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Police Chief Reports Shooting

Police chief Lawrence Revell said a shooting injured 12 people near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium.
The shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Perry and Manatee streets.
Police said a physical altercation preceded the shooting, which left at least three seriously injured, one critical.
Eleven people were shot, including six adults, six juveniles, and an 11-year-old child.
A grandmother was injured while fleeing.

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