Shooting Near Florida A&M University Stadium Injures 12

A shooting incident occurred on Saturday night near the Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida, resulting in 12 people being injured. Among the victims were six minors, including an 11-year-old child.

The event took place around 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of Perry Street and Manatee Street, located behind the stadium. This was roughly an hour after the FAMU Rattlers secured a 31-28 victory over the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions, with over 20,000 fans in attendance for the university's annual homecoming celebration.

Out of the 12 victims, 11 suffered gunshot wounds, while one person was hurt while trying to escape. At the time of reporting, one individual was in critical condition, three were seriously injured, and the rest were stable. Five had been discharged from the hospital, while six remained under medical care.

Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell referred to the shooting as "an isolated incident involving two or three individuals," and stated that authorities believe a single shooter was responsible. No arrests had been made, nor were any suspects publicly identified during the press conference.

"Our detectives, sergeants, and forensic staff are actively processing the scene, gathering all available information," Revell mentioned. He also praised the swift actions of his officers, noting, "Our officers were carrying victims in their arms to transport them because the crowd was too dense to navigate otherwise."

At least one of the injured was a FAMU student. The university issued a safety alert around 8:40 p.m., advising the community to avoid the stadium area, and later confirmed the campus was secure. "Our hearts go out to the victims and everyone affected by tonight's incident on Perry Street," the university shared on its social media platforms.

Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey, who had participated in the homecoming parade earlier, described the shooting as a "truly horrific and heartbreaking tragedy," affirming that "the FAMU family is not alone."

Florida State University, situated about a mile from FAMU, also issued an emergency alert, advising students, faculty, and staff to remain indoors. The Violent Crimes Unit of the Tallahassee Police Department is leading the investigation.

This incident fits into a documented pattern of gun violence during homecoming events at historically Black colleges and universities. Data from Everytown Research, released in October 2026, indicates that 81% of shootings during homecoming weeks in the U.S. have occurred at such campuses, which make up only 2% of the nation's universities. Since 2008, there have been at least 86 shootings linked to football games or homecoming activities, resulting in at least 30 deaths and 149 injuries on American college campuses.

Authorities have asked witnesses to assist by calling 850-891-4200 or anonymously reaching out through the Crime Solvers line at 850-574-8477, as the investigation continues.