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Police Arrest 15-Year-Old in Oct. 24 Homecoming Shooting

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 2:39 PM UTC · How we work

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Revell Announces Arrest

Police Chief Lawrence Revell announced the arrest of a 15-year-old suspect in the Oct. 24 homecoming shooting.
The shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium injured 12 people, including six children, the youngest being 11.
Eleven victims sustained gunshot wounds; three were seriously injured and one remains in critical condition.
University President Marva Johnson urged tips and said the campus remains safe after the incident.

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Police Launch Tipline

Police created a dedicated tip line (850-891-4610) and online evidence portal for community submissions.
The Violent Crimes Unit leads the probe, reviewing digital evidence and canvassing the area overnight.
Florida State University issued an emergency alert urging students and staff to stay indoors after the Perry Street shooting.
Tallahassee has recorded 13 deaths and 44 injuries in 48 serious shootings so far in 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Oct 24, 2024 Florida State University homecoming shooting revives a pattern first seen after the April 20, 1999 Columbine massacre in Littleton, Colorado, where 13 students and a teacher were killed. Columbine’s aftermath spurred the FBI’s Immediate Action Rapid Deployment tactic, nationwide school-security upgrades, and a surge in copycat incidents—over 70 by June 2025—prompting today’s tip-line and digital-evidence approaches.

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Revell Announces Arrest

Police Chief Lawrence Revell announced the arrest of a 15-year-old suspect in the Oct. 24 homecoming shooting.
The shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium injured 12 people, including six children, the youngest being 11.
Eleven victims sustained gunshot wounds; three were seriously injured and one remains in critical condition.
University President Marva Johnson urged tips and said the campus remains safe after the incident.

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