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Shooting Near Florida A&M University Leaves 12 Injured
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Incident Overview
On the evening of October 24, 2026, gunfire erupted at the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets, just behind Bragg Memorial Stadium on the western edge of Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee. Police say a physical altercation among individuals who knew each other preceded the shooting. Eleven people were shot; a twelfth victim, a grandmother, was injured while fleeing. Six of the injured are minors, the youngest an 11-year-old. One victim remains in critical condition, three are listed with serious injuries, and the remaining eight are in stable condition. As of the following morning, five victims had been released while six remained hospitalized. No fatalities have been reported.
Background & Context
The shooting occurred during FAMU’s homecoming weekend, shortly after the Rattlers’ football game against the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, which ended in a 31-28 loss. The celebration drew thousands of students, alumni, and families to the area, creating a crowded environment as crowds dispersed from the stadium.
Data & Statistics
- Total injured: 12 (11 shot, 1 non-gunshot)
- Juvenile victims: 6 (including an 11-year-old)
- Critical condition: 1
- Serious injuries: 3
- Hospitalized (morning after): 6 (5 released)
Official Statements & Responses
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that no arrests had been made at the time of the briefings.
FAMU President Marva Johnson expressed “outrage and profound sadness,” confirmed that the campus remained safe, and asked the public to provide any information to law enforcement.
State officials, including Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, offered condolences and prayers for those affected.
Verbatim Quotes
- “What should have been a weekend of celebration in our community instead became a night of fear and violence for the victims and their families,” — Lawrence Revell
- “To our Rattler family and our surrounding Tallahassee community, I share your outrage and profound sadness at the senseless and despicable shooting that took place near our FAMU campus last night,” — Marva Johnson
On-the-Ground Reports
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as gunshots rang out and crowds fled. A local resident selling HBCU apparel said the gunfire was unmistakable and that “people were just scared.” A father who had just left campus noted his daughter “will have to process this.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Most outlets agree that 11 people were shot, but a few describe the twelfth victim’s injury as an ankle wound sustained while fleeing, leading to slight variation in the count of gunshot victims. No suspect has been publicly identified, and details about motive or the exact sequence of the altercation remain pending.
What’s Next
The Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit continues to investigate, reviewing digital evidence and canvassing the area. Community members are encouraged to submit tips, photos, or video through the department’s tip line (850-891-4610) or the anonymous Crime Solvers line (850-574-TIPS). The investigation remains active, and authorities have indicated that additional arrests are possible as they work to determine the full circumstances of the shooting.