Twelve people were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday night, according to Reuters. Police said 11 people suffered gunshot wounds and one other person was injured, for a total of 12 injured.
The injured included six adults and six juveniles, according to the Tallahassee Police Department via Reuters. At least three people were in serious condition, while nine were reported stable.
Where the Shooting Happened
The shooting happened on Perry Street, near the Florida A&M campus, according to a university statement cited by Reuters. It took place during the university’s homecoming weekend, when the area around campus was busy with students, families, and visitors.
Florida A&M said on social media that the safety of its students, faculty, and staff is its highest priority, according to Reuters. The university has not been reported to have released further details about any impact on campus operations.
What Police Say Happened
Police said their initial findings show that a physical altercation happened before the shooting began, according to Reuters. The department’s Violent Crimes Unit is investigating what led up to the altercation and who was responsible.
No suspect or arrest information was included in the Reuters report. Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said, according to Reuters, that it is especially heartbreaking to know that children are among those injured.
One detail remains unconfirmed. The New York Post reported that the youngest victim was 11 years old, as cited by Reuters, but Reuters noted that police did not immediately confirm that age detail. Readers should treat that specific age as unconfirmed until police verify it.
What We Know and What We Do Not
- 12 people were injured in total: 11 with gunshot wounds and one other person injured, according to Reuters.
- Six of the injured were adults and six were juveniles, police said via Reuters.
- At least three people were in serious condition and nine were stable.
- The location was Perry Street, near the Florida A&M campus.
- Police say a physical altercation came before the shooting.
- No suspect or arrest details were reported by Reuters, and the investigation is ongoing.
Why This Story Is Developing
Because children are among the injured and the shooting happened during a major university weekend, the story has drawn national attention and has been carried by news outlets across the United States. Fox News also reported the story on Sunday morning, describing 12 injured, including six children, near the football stadium area.
Investigators are expected to release more information as they interview witnesses and review what happened on Perry Street. Until police confirm more details, officials have not publicly identified the people injured or explained a motive beyond the reported altercation.
Key Takeaways
- The shooting happened Saturday night near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.
- Reuters reports 12 injured in total, with at least three in serious condition.
- Police say an altercation came first, and the Violent Crimes Unit is investigating.
- The reported age of the youngest victim has not been confirmed by police.
Check TodayTrend for updates as police release more confirmed information about this developing story.