Florida Stadium Shooting Injures 12, Including Six Children
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday night left at least 12 people injured during Florida A&M University’s homecoming weekend. Police said 11 of the victims suffered gunshot wounds, and the injured included six children, with the youngest reported to be 11 years old.
Key Points
- Tallahassee police said the shooting happened at about 8pm on Saturday on Perry Street near Bragg Memorial Stadium, shortly after a football game ended
- Investigators said a dispute involving two to three people broke out before shots were fired in what police described as a crowded area.
- Twelve people were injured in total, including 11 with gunshot wounds; at least three were seriously hurt and one was in critical condition.
- The victims included six children, and SingTao reported the youngest injured person was 11 years old
- Police Chief Lawrence Revell said current evidence suggested the shooting was an isolated incident, and no arrests had been made as of the latest update.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers with family or study ties in the United States, the case underscores how quickly violence can erupt around large campus events even after a game has ended. The response by nearby Florida State University, which issued a safety alert advising people in the Tallahassee area to stay indoors and remain vigilant, also shows how one incident can trigger wider security measures across neighbouring institutions