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Shooting Near Florida A&M University Leaves 12 Injured During Homecoming Weekend
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Core Event
On the evening of October 24, 2026, gunfire erupted just before 8 p.m. at the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets, a block from Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium. Police confirmed 11 people were shot and a twelfth—a grandmother—was injured while fleeing. Victims include six adults and six juveniles, the youngest 11 years old. Three sustained serious injuries, one in critical condition; the other eight are stable. No arrests have been announced, and investigators describe the episode as an “isolated incident” stemming from an altercation between two or three individuals.
Background & Context
The shooting occurred during FAMU’s homecoming celebrations, shortly after the Rattlers’ football game. The campus issued a “shelter-in-place” alert at 8:40 p.m. Tallahassee Police Department responded with a substantial officer presence, and nearby Florida State University advised its community to stay indoors as a precaution.
Timeline
- Just before 8 p.m. – Gunfire reported near Bragg Memorial Stadium.
- 8:02 p.m. – TPD logs an “Assist Other Agencies” call at Perry & Manatee.
- 8:40 p.m. – FAMU posts a shelter-in-place alert.
- Late night Oct 24 – Police chief Lawrence Revell holds a press conference, calling the incident isolated.
- Oct 25 – Updates confirm five victims released, six remain hospitalized, one critical; investigation ongoing.
Data & Statistics
- Injured: 12 (11 by gunfire, 1 non-gunshot)
- Juveniles: 6 (youngest 11)
- Serious injuries: 3 (including 1 critical)
- Arrests: None reported
Official Statements & Responses
- Police Chief Lawrence Revell said the shooting appears to be an isolated altercation and urged anyone with information to contact TPD or Crime Solvers.
- FAMU expressed sympathy, confirmed the campus remains safe, and advised the community to avoid the area while law enforcement works.
- Mayor John Dailey posted on X that the tragedy is “horrific and heartbreaking,” assuring the FAMU family that the community stands with them.
- Florida State University advised its students, faculty, and staff to remain indoors as a precaution.
On-the-Ground Reports
Eyewitnesses described crowds fleeing and police officers carrying victims on makeshift stretchers because emergency vehicles could not navigate the dense crowd.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I stand before you tonight devastated,” — Lawrence Revell, Tallahassee police chief
- “Tonight and in the days ahead, the FAMU family is not alone. Our entire community stands with you,” — John Dailey, Tallahassee mayor
- “We heard a couple gunshots, saw a crowd of people running, in the midst of the that I had gotten trampled a little bit.” — Jayden Dubois, eyewitness