At least 12 people, including six juveniles, were injured in a shooting Saturday night near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, authorities said.
The Tallahassee Police Department said officers responded shortly before 8 p.m. to the area of Perry and Manatee streets, near Bragg Memorial Stadium.
Police said 12 people were injured, with 11 suffering gunshot wounds.
One victim was in critical condition, two were seriously injured and eight were reported to be in stable condition, according to authorities.
Six juveniles were among the 12 people injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday night, police said. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters)
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence E. Revell said during a news conference that the known victims included six adults and six juveniles.
The youngest victim was 11 years old, Revell said.
“Tonight, our thoughts are with the victims and their families as they face the devastating impact of this violence,” Revell said.
“It is especially heartbreaking to know that children are among those injured,” he said. “In the moments immediately following the shooting, and before the scene was fully secure, our officers put their own safety at risk to carry victims to safety and transport them to the hospital. Their actions were nothing short of heroic and reflect the courage and compassion our officers bring to this community every day.”
Officers responded Saturday night to a shooting near Perry and Manatee streets, close to Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters)
Preliminary information indicated that a physical confrontation took place before the shooting, police said.
Authorities said the altercation appeared to be an isolated incident involving two or three people.
No arrests had been reported in the latest update from police.
Florida A&M University said the shooting happened near campus, but the campus itself remained safe. The university urged people to stay away from the area while the investigation continued.
“Our hearts go out to the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident,” the university said. “While the campus remains safe, individuals are encouraged to avoid the area to allow law enforcement to conduct its investigation.”
The Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation as detectives work to determine who was responsible for the shooting.
The shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium injured 12 people, including 11 victims with gunshot wounds, authorities said. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters)
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about what happened is being asked to contact the Tallahassee Police Department.