Gunfire tore through a crowd near Florida A&M University’s football stadium during homecoming weekend, wounding 11 people and injuring a twelfth person who was hurt while running from the chaos.
Story Snapshot
- Tallahassee police confirmed 11 people suffered gunshot wounds near Bragg Memorial Stadium on October 24, 2026.
- A twelfth person, described as a grandmother, was hurt while fleeing the scene.
- Police say a fight between two or three people broke out just before the shooting.
- No suspects have been arrested or publicly named.
- Florida A&M University told people nearby to avoid the area or shelter in place.
Shots Fired Near Bragg Stadium After Homecoming Game
Tallahassee police confirmed gunfire broke out on Perry Street near Manatee Street, right next to Bragg Memorial Stadium, late Saturday night. The shooting happened shortly after Florida A&M University’s homecoming football game ended, as crowds gathered nearby for weekend celebrations. Police said in an early statement that the number of victims and how badly they were hurt were still unknown at that point.
Florida A&M University sent out a safety alert soon after the gunfire, telling students and visitors to stay away from the area or shelter in place. The university’s message focused on urging people toward safety rather than offering details about what caused the police response or whether anyone had been hurt, leaving the public to rely on police updates in the hours that followed.
Eleven Shot, Twelfth Hurt Fleeing
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell later said 11 people suffered gunshot wounds in the incident. A twelfth person, described as a grandmother, was injured while running away from the gunfire rather than being struck by a bullet. Some reports described six of the gunshot victims as children or juveniles, though officials have not released a full public list confirming every victim’s age.
Police said their preliminary investigation points to a fight that broke out before the shooting started. Chief Revell described an altercation involving two or three people as the apparent spark for the violence. Investigators have not yet said how many shooters were involved, what weapons were used, or whether the gunfire was aimed at specific people or sprayed into the crowd.
No Arrests Made as Investigation Continues
No suspects have been arrested or publicly identified since the shooting happened. Chief Revell confirmed that the investigation remains active, with detectives still working to piece together exactly what led to the gunfire and who pulled the trigger. The lack of an arrest leaves many basic questions, including a clear motive, unanswered for now.
At least 12 injured, including juveniles, in shooting near Florida A&M University campus@Queenyatihttps://t.co/ZjQHlFC5bP
— OHIOWISE101 (@ohiowise101) October 25, 2026
Shootings near college homecoming events are not rare. Research from Everytown found that nearly half of campus shootings recorded in October happened during a school’s homecoming week, whether or not the violence occurred at an official school event. A similar tragedy struck Tuskegee University’s homecoming in 2024, when 13 people were shot and one person died, showing how these large, high-emotion gatherings can turn deadly in an instant.
For families connected to Florida A&M, the uncertainty is its own kind of pain. Parents, students, and alumni are left waiting for police to confirm exact victim counts and ages while no one has been held accountable. The shooting adds to a growing list of incidents where large celebrations meant to bring communities together end in violence and unanswered questions.
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