Breaking News · October 25, 2026, 6:20 AM CDT
As reported by NBC News:
Twelve people, including several minors, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium, where homecoming celebrations included a football game Saturday.
The Tallahassee Police Department said in a statement that 11 of the 12 were shot and that three victims had serious injuries, with one minor in serious condition. The others, it said, were in stable condition.
Six of the injured are under 18 years old and the youngest is 11 years old, Chief Lawrence Revell of the Tallahassee Police Department said at a press conference early Sunday morning.
“Our preliminary information shows that an altercation occurred between individuals,” he added, describing it as “an isolated incident between two or three individuals.” Revell said that no arrests had yet been made, nor anyone taken into custody, but that police believed one shooter was involved.[1]
On the record
“Our preliminary information shows that an altercation occurred between individuals,” he added, describing it as “an isolated incident between two or three individuals.” Revell said that no arrests had yet been made, nor anyone taken into custody, but that police believed one shooter was involved.[1]
“As our detectives work to determine exactly what happened and identify those responsible, we remain committed to getting answers for these families.” Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey called the incident a “truly horrific and heartbreaking tragedy.” “Tonight and in the days ahead, the FAMU family is not alone.[2]
How 5 outlets are reporting it
- 12 injured, including several minors, in shooting near Florida A&M University stadium (NBC News)
- 11 people shot near Florida university stadium in Tallahassee (CNN)
- 12 injured, including 6 children, in shooting near Florida university, police say (Yahoo)
- Eleven sustain gunshot wounds in shooting near Florida university (The Guardian)
- Florida A&M University shooting leaves 12 injured, including 6 children, near football stadium (Fox News)
What CNN reports
A shooting near a college stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, left 11 with gunshot wounds Saturday night, officials said.
Among the victims were six juveniles including an 11-year-old, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell told reporters at a press conference late Saturday.
The shooting took place just hours after a homecoming football game at the stadium, where Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions beat Florida A&M Rattlers 31-28.[2]
What the official record says
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References
- NBC News. 12 injured, including several minors, in shooting near Florida A&M University stadium. ↩
- CNN. 11 people shot near Florida university stadium in Tallahassee. ↩
- AOL.com. 12 injured, including several minors, in shooting near Florida A&M University stadium. Related coverage (not quoted above) ↩
- NBC Connecticut. 12 injured, including several minors, in shooting near Florida A&M University stadium. Related coverage (not quoted above) ↩
- ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos. 12 injured, including 6 children, in shooting near Florida university, police say. Related coverage (not quoted above) ↩
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