TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An evening shooting near the edge of the Florida A&M University campus left at least 12 people injured, including six juveniles, as Tallahassee police worked Sunday morning to determine what led up to the violence and who was responsible.
The Tallahassee Police Department said the shooting happened just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets on the western edge of the FAMU campus near Bragg Memorial Stadium. The incident happened not long after FAMU played its homecoming game against the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff.
Preliminary information indicated at least 12 individuals were injured, including 11 who sustained gunshot wounds. Police said six of the known victims are adults and six are juveniles.
As of 11:30 p.m., police said they were continuing an active investigation. At that time, police said at least three victims had sustained serious injuries and nine others were reported to be in stable condition.
In an update Sunday, Oct. 25, at 8:14 a.m., police said five victims had been released from the hospital while six remained hospitalized. Of those still being treated, one remained in critical condition.
Police said early findings indicate a physical altercation occurred before the shooting. TPD’s Violent Crimes Unit assumed the investigation, and detectives were working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.
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“Tonight, our thoughts are with the victims and their families as they face the devastating impact of this violence,” Chief of Police Lawrence Revell said. “It is especially heartbreaking to know that children are among those injured. In the moments immediately following the shooting, and before the scene was fully secure, our officers put their own safety at risk to carry victims to safety and transport them to the hospital. Their actions were nothing short of heroic and reflect the courage and compassion our officers bring to this community every day. As our detectives work to determine exactly what happened and identify those responsible, we remain committed to getting answers for these families. We ask anyone with information to come forward and help us do just that.”
FAMU said it was aware of an incident that occurred near campus on Perry Street on the evening of Oct. 24 and that the Tallahassee Police Department was on the scene and actively investigating.
“Our hearts go out to the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident,” the university said in a statement. “While the campus remains safe, individuals are encouraged to avoid the area to allow law enforcement to conduct its investigation.”
Police said the investigation remained active and ongoing, and that information was preliminary and subject to change as investigators continue gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses.
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TPD encouraged anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist investigators to contact TPD at 850-891-4200, or to remain anonymous by calling Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.