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Florida A&M University homecoming shooting injures 12
Twelve people, including six children, were injured during a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium during homecoming celebrations on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near Perry and Manatee streets as crowds were leaving the stadium.
Police reported that the shooting followed a physical altercation between individuals who knew one another. Authorities stated that none of the victims appear to have been the intended targets. Of the twelve injured, eleven suffered gunshot wounds, while one person sustained an ankle injury while fleeing the scene. As of Sunday, five victims had been released from the hospital, while six remained under medical care, including one individual in critical condition.
A 15-year-old, identified as Anthony Rivers III, has been arrested and faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. The Tallahassee Police Department indicated that the investigation is ongoing and further arrests may be possible.
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Anthony Rivers III · Bragg Memorial Stadium · Florida A&M University · Lawrence Revell · Tallahassee Police Department
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Six of the injured individuals are children. windycityword.com · blackamericaweb.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The incident stemmed from a dispute between individuals known to one another. windycityword.com · blackamericaweb.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anthony Rivers III, a 15-year-old, was arrested and charged with 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder. blackamericaweb.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anthony Rivers III is also charged with possession of a firearm by a delinquent. blackamericaweb.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Twelve people were injured in the shooting near Florida A&M University. windycityword.com · blackamericaweb.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] One person injured an ankle while fleeing the gunfire. windycityword.com · blackamericaweb.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Eleven victims suffered gunshot wounds. windycityword.com · blackamericaweb.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The shooting occurred near Bragg Memorial Stadium during homecoming weekend. windycityword.com · blackamericaweb.com