Homecoming is usually a time for school pride, celebration, and making memories with friends and loved ones. However, a night of festivities at Florida A&M University (FAMU) took a frightening turn. And, it left multiple people injured and raising concerns about the safety of those who came out to celebrate. Now, authorities are working to piece together what happened as new details emerge about the incident.
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12 Injured In Shooting Near FAMU Homecoming Game
According to reports, 12 people were injured in a shooting near FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. as the university’s annual homecoming celebrations were underway, with the Rattlers hosting the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions for a football game. The Tallahassee Police Department confirmed that 11 of the 12 victims were shot. Meanwhile, another person was injured while fleeing the scene.
Six Minors Injured, Youngest Victim Just 11 Years Old
During a press conference early Sunday morning Oct. 25, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell revealed that six of the victims were under the age of 18, with the youngest reportedly just 11 years old. Three victims sustained serious injuries, including one minor, while the remaining victims were listed in stable condition. Revell also noted that one of the injured individuals is believed to be a FAMU student. However, authorities have not publicly identified any of the victims.
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Police Investigate FAMU-Area Shooting, No Arrests Made
Police say preliminary information suggests the shooting followed an altercation involving two or three individuals, and investigators believe one shooter may have been involved. Moreover, as of the latest update, no arrests had been made, and no one was in custody. Following the incident, FAMU urged members of its campus community to stay away from the area, while Florida State University issued a precautionary alert advising people in Tallahassee to remain indoors.
Chief Revell praised responding officers for rushing into the scene to help victims, including carrying some of the injured through the crowd to get them assistance. Furthermore, the investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
TPD is investigating a shooting on Perry Street. The number of victims and extent of injuries are unknown.
Please avoid the area while officers investigate.
Updates will be shared as more information becomes available. pic.twitter.com/fCKRAkEvai
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) October 25, 2026
