At least 12 injured in shooting near Florida A&M homecoming stadium
At least 12 people were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium during crowded homecoming celebrations in Tallahassee. The incident followed the university’s homecoming football game and left six children among the injured, prompting a nearby university to tell its community to stay indoors.
Police said 11 people were struck by gunfire and a grandmother was hurt while fleeing. Three victims had serious injuries, including one in critical condition; eight others were stable. Investigators believe a fight shortly before 8pm may have preceded the shooting, but by a midnight update there had been no arrests and no suspects or motive identified. Officers carried victims through crowds because emergency vehicles could not reach them.
In short
- Twelve people were injured near Florida A&M’s stadium.
- Six injured people were children, including an 11-year-old.
- Police had made no arrests by midnight.
Explained simply
Florida A&M University is a historically Black university in Tallahassee, Florida. Its annual homecoming brings students, alumni and visitors together for events including a football game at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
Large crowds gather around the stadium during homecoming, and nearby streets and public spaces can also be busy. Tallahassee police investigate crimes in the area, while university officials and emergency services help keep students and visitors informed and safe.
The injuries included children and adults, and the nearby university’s stay-indoors notice shows how an incident can affect people beyond the immediate scene. The investigation may establish what led to the violence and whether anyone was responsible.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “11 people shot near Florida university stadium as homecoming celebrations descend into chaos”.