# Tallahassee shooting near Florida A&M University

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tallahassee-shooting-near-florida-am-university
> Updated: 2026-10-26T11:51:17.000Z. Sources: 118. Developments: 2.

On October 24, 2026, a shooting occurred near Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, during Florida A&M University’s homecoming weekend. The incident took place near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets following a football game, resulting in 12 injuries. Of the victims, 11 sustained gunshot wounds, including six minors, with the youngest being 11 years old. While most victims were in stable condition, one individual was reported to be in critical condition.

Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell indicated that the gunfire appeared to stem from a physical altercation involving individuals who knew one another, suggesting the event was an “isolated incident” where victims were not the intended targets. 

By October 26, authorities detained a 15-year-old, identified as Anthony Rivers III, in connection with the shooting. The teenager faces charges including 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and firearm possession by a delinquent. No fatalities were reported.

## Claims

- No arrests have been reported in connection with the shooting. (disputed by 26 sources)
- Anthony Rivers III was arrested and faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. (disputed by 2 sources)
- Twelve people were injured in a shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium. (corroborated by 39 sources)
- A physical altercation likely preceded the gunfire. (corroborated by 39 sources)
- Eleven of the twelve injured individuals suffered gunshot wounds. (corroborated by 38 sources)
- Six of the injured victims are minors, with the youngest being 11 years old. (corroborated by 38 sources)
- The incident took place hours after a homecoming football game. (corroborated by 37 sources)
- At least three victims sustained serious injuries and one is in critical condition. (corroborated by 36 sources)
- The shooting occurred near the intersection of Perry Street and Manatee Street. (corroborated by 23 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Police arrest teenager following shooting near Florida A&M stadium

A 15-year-old faces 11 counts of attempted murder after a shooting near Florida A&M University left 11 people wounded.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-teenager-following-shooting-near-florida-am-stadium

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

A shooting near Florida A&M University's stadium in Tallahassee injured 12 people, including six minors, during homecoming weekend. A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested.

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

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