# Tallahassee shooting near Florida A&M University

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261027-tallahassee-shooting-near-florida-am-university
> Updated: 2026-10-27T17:11:55.000Z. Sources: 122. Developments: 2.

On a Saturday night during homecoming celebrations, a shooting occurred near Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. The incident took place around 8 p.m. near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets as crowds were departing following a football game.

Twelve people were injured in the incident, including six minors. Eleven victims sustained gunshot wounds, while one person was injured while attempting to flee. Reports indicate that the gunfire followed a physical altercation between a small group of individuals known to one another, and authorities believe the victims were not the intended targets.

A 15-year-old, Anthony Rivers III, was arrested and faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. The Tallahassee Police Department has stated that the investigation is ongoing and further arrests may be possible.

## Claims

- Twelve people were injured in the shooting near Florida A&M University. (reported by 2 sources)
- Six of the injured individuals are children. (reported by 2 sources)
- Eleven victims suffered gunshot wounds. (reported by 2 sources)
- One person injured an ankle while fleeing the gunfire. (reported by 2 sources)
- The shooting occurred near Bragg Memorial Stadium during homecoming weekend. (reported by 2 sources)
- The incident stemmed from a dispute between individuals known to one another. (reported by 2 sources)
- Anthony Rivers III, a 15-year-old, was arrested and charged with 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Florida A&M University homecoming shooting injures 12

A 15-year-old has been arrested after a shooting near Florida A&M University's stadium injured 12 people, including six children, during homecoming celebrations.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-am-university-homecoming-shooting-injures-12

### 2026-10-25: Tallahassee shooting near Florida A&M stadium leaves 12 injured

A shooting near Florida A&M University's stadium in Tallahassee injured 12 people, including six minors. A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges.

119 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shooting-at-florida-am-university-homecoming-party

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