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Tallahassee Police Investigate Shooting Near FAMU Stadium That Left 12 Injured

Tallahassee, US

What Happened

Tallahassee police investigated a shooting on Perry Street near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium during homecoming, securing the scene by late evening. Officials reported at least 11 people struck by gunfire (reports up to 12), including juveniles, and said no arrests had been made initially.

Key Implications

Florida A&M University and local authorities told people near Bragg Stadium and Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place, with FAMU issuing an alert about police activity there, according to Tallahassee police and FAMU Alert.

What Happened

Tallahassee police investigated a shooting on Perry Street near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium during homecoming, securing the scene by late evening. Officials reported at least 11 people struck by gunfire (reports up to 12), including juveniles, and said no arrests had been made initially.

Key Implications

Florida A&M University and local authorities told people near Bragg Stadium and Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place, with FAMU issuing an alert about police activity there, according to Tallahassee police and FAMU Alert.

Where Sources Agree

  • arrows_inputCasualty and Injury Statistics: Multiple outlets emphasize that 12 individuals were injured during a shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium, with 11 victims sustaining gunshot wounds and six identified as juveniles, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.
  • arrows_inputCircumstances of Shooting: A portion of reporting indicates that a fight broke out prior to the shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday, according to the Tallahassee Police Department's preliminary investigation.
  • arrows_inputUniversity Safety Response: Reporting establishes that Florida A&M University issued safety alerts urging the public to avoid the area or shelter in place, while confirming the campus remains safe, according to FAMU official statements.

Where Sources Disagree

  • arrows_outputShooting Victim Count: While early reports stated the number of victims and injury severity were unknown, updated information from police confirmed at least 12 people were injured, 11 of whom sustained gunshot wounds.
  • arrows_outputShooting Circumstances: Some initial reports stated that the cause of the shooting was unknown, while subsequent police statements indicate that a fight broke out among individuals shortly before the gunfire erupted.

Timeline

October 25, 2026

Status Update As Of Reporting: By the next-day reports, authorities reiterated that at least 12 people were injured (11 with gunshot wounds), the university said the campus remained safe, and no fatalities had been reported as of the latest coverage.

October 24, 2026

Preliminary Findings, No Arrests: Police said their preliminary investigation indicates a fight broke out prior to the shooting and that the altercation followed a football game; as of the reports police had made no arrests, and officials said about two dozen officers were already in the area when the incident occurred.

October 24, 2026

Chaotic Emergency Response: Videos and reports showed chaotic scenes as officers and first responders carried and treated victims amid panicked crowds; Florida A&M issued alerts urging people to avoid the area or shelter in place while TPD remained on scene.

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