At least 12 people, including six juveniles and an 11-year-old child, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday night, according to police. The shooting occurred during the university’s Homecoming Week, prompting authorities to investigate and university officials to urge people to avoid the area.
The Tallahassee Police Department said officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets, close to Bragg Memorial Stadium.
Authorities said 11 of the 12 known victims suffered gunshot wounds. One person was in critical condition, two others sustained serious injuries, and eight were listed in stable condition, according to police.
Six Juveniles Among Those Injured
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence E. Revell confirmed during a news conference that the injured included six adults and six juveniles. The youngest known victim was 11 years old.
Revell expressed concern for the victims and their families, particularly the children injured in the shooting. He also praised officers who helped transport victims to safety and get them to the hospital before the scene was fully secured.
“Tonight, our thoughts are with the victims and their families as they face the devastating impact of this violence,” Revell said.
He added that the presence of children among those injured made the incident especially heartbreaking. Revell also commended officers for risking their safety to assist victims in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
Police Investigating What Led to the Shooting
Investigators believe a physical altercation occurred before the gunfire, according to preliminary information released by police. Authorities described the dispute as an isolated incident involving two or three individuals.
No arrests had been announced in the latest update provided by authorities. Detectives with the Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit are investigating and working to identify those responsible.
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information that could help investigators to contact the department.
The circumstances leading up to the altercation, as well as the identities of those responsible, had not been established in the information released by authorities.
Shooting Occurred During Florida A&M Homecoming Week
Our hearts are with the victims and everyone affected by tonight’s incident on Perry Street. Please avoid the area as Tallahassee police investigate. Read the University’s statement below and follow official University channels for updates. https://t.co/n4yPinLPh9
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) October 25, 2026
The shooting happened as Florida A&M University students, alumni and visitors gathered in Tallahassee for the school’s annual Homecoming Week celebrations.
The university confirmed that the incident occurred near campus but said the campus itself remained safe. Officials encouraged people to stay away from the area while law enforcement conducted its investigation.
“Our hearts go out to the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident,” the university said in a statement. It also urged people to avoid the area to allow investigators to work.
Although the shooting occurred near the university during a major campus celebration, officials did not indicate that the incident took place on university property.
Tallahassee Mayor Responds to Shooting
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey also expressed condolences to the victims and the Florida A&M community following the shooting.
“This is a truly horrific and heartbreaking tragedy,” Dailey wrote in a post on X. He added that the broader Tallahassee community stood with the university community in the aftermath of the incident.
The shooting has raised concerns as investigators work to determine exactly what happened near Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday night.
Police continue to seek information from witnesses as the investigation proceeds. Authorities have not announced arrests in the latest information provided, and further details about the incident may emerge as detectives continue their work.
