Tallahassee shooting near FAMU: What police have confirmed
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Tallahassee police say a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium injured 12 people during homecoming weekend. The incident occurred on nearby streets. However, officials have not said it happened on campus or that it stemmed from a university event.
That distinction matters to students, families and visitors seeking clear safety information. Here is what police and local reporting confirm, along with the questions investigators have yet to answer.
What happened near Florida A&M?
Officers responded shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, after reports of gunfire near Perry and Manatee streets, the Tallahassee Police Department said. Gunfire struck 11 people. A 12th person suffered an injury while trying to escape. The streets sit near Bragg Memorial Stadium.
Police say an altercation preceded the shooting. Still, that account remains preliminary. Investigators have not announced a motive, arrests or a person of interest. They may add details as the investigation develops.
Who was injured?
Police identified six juveniles among the 12 injured people. In its initial update, the department said three people had serious injuries and nine had stable conditions. Later, WCTV reported that five people had left hospital and six remained hospitalized, including one in critical condition. That report cited police. Authorities have not publicly named the victims.
Police have not said that every injured person attended the game or other homecoming activities. In addition, the timing alone does not establish a link to the event.
Was the shooting on FAMU’s campus?
Police placed the incident near Perry and Manatee streets, close to Bragg Memorial Stadium. Florida A&M also described it as near campus and said the campus remained safe. Neither statement places the shooting inside a campus building. Nor do the available statements connect the university event to the violence.
For now, students and visitors should follow current notices from FAMU and Tallahassee police. The investigation remains active, so officials could update safety guidance.
What remains unknown?
Authorities have not explained what triggered the altercation, whether the people involved knew one another, or whether police have made an arrest. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the department. Those questions remain open. Therefore, readers should treat claims about a motive or a homecoming link as unconfirmed.
Sources: Tallahassee Police Department update; Associated Press report; WCTV report citing police.
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