12 Injured in Florida Shooting

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A police officer with the Florida Highway Patrol looks on before the start of a game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Kent State Golden Flashes at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida; Photo credit: James Gilbert/Getty Images)

At least 12 people were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday night, shortly after the university’s homecoming football game.

The Tallahassee Police Department said the shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets. Eleven of the 12 victims sustained gunshot wounds, while authorities confirmed that six of those injured were adults and six were juveniles.

Police said at least three victims suffered serious injuries, while nine others were reported to be in stable condition. Officers and emergency responders transported victims to the hospital as authorities secured the area and began gathering evidence.

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Tallahassee police were investigating a shooting near the campus of Florida A&M University on Saturday. WTXL

Preliminary findings indicate that a physical altercation took place before the shooting. The Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the circumstances and working to identify those responsible.

The shooting happened after Florida A&M University’s homecoming football game against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The game began at 3 p.m. local time as part of the university’s 2026 homecoming programme.

Florida A&M University issued a safety alert advising people near the stadium to shelter in place or stay away. Florida State University also advised its Tallahassee community to remain indoors as a precaution.

Authorities said the investigation remains active and information could change as detectives interview witnesses and review evidence. Police have asked anyone with information about the Florida A&M shooting to contact investigators.

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