Five victims of a shooting near Florida A&M University have been released from the hospital while six others remain hospitalized, including one in critical condition, Tallahassee police announced Sunday morning.
Incident Overview
The gunfire erupted Saturday night near Bragg Memorial Stadium, injuring 12 people, including six children, and leaving 11 with gunshot wounds, authorities said.
Six victims were adults and six were juveniles, the youngest just 11 years old, Police Chief Lawrence E. Revell said at a Saturday night news conference.
Investigation Continues
Detectives from the Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit are reviewing evidence and working to identify those responsible, the department confirmed.
No arrests have been announced as of the latest update, police said.
Political Response
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins urged prayers for the victims and the community on X, stating, “My heart goes out to the victims and families impacted by the shooting near FAMU. Knowing children were among those injured makes this even more heartbreaking.”
Background Context
Preliminary information suggests a physical altercation among two or three individuals preceded the gunfire, investigators reported.
The incident occurred during Florida A&M’s homecoming weekend, when students and alumni gathered in Tallahassee for annual celebrations.
Police also reported an arrest in a separate Virginia State University shooting that left five wounded, according to a recent report.
Investigators are additionally searching for a suspected gunman outside Notre Dame’s football game against Michigan State, officials said.
Evidence at Scene
Photos showed evidence markers lining Perry Street behind the stadium as investigators examined the scene, according to the USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect.
Contributing Report
Fox News Digital’s Michael Sinkewicz contributed to this report.
