At least 12 injured, including 6 children, in a shooting near Florida A&M University
Injuries reported after shooting
The shooting took place Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee, during Florida A&M University’s homecoming weekend. Authorities reported at least 12 injured people, including six children, and said 11 suffered gunshot wounds.
Police had earlier reported that at least three people were seriously injured. Nine others were described as being in stable condition.
Police seek information
By Sunday, the Tallahassee Police Department said no one had been arrested. Investigators were working to identify those responsible. The department set up a dedicated tip line and an online link for people to submit information, photographs and video.
University responds
Florida A&M University said on social media that the shooting occurred near campus and that the campus remained safe. University President Marva Johnson issued a statement Sunday expressing outrage and sadness over the violence.
Head coach Quinn Gray wrote on Facebook that the violence must stop. He said no argument or altercation was worth someone’s life.
Key points
- At least 12 people were injured near a Tallahassee football stadium on Saturday.
- Six children were among those injured, and 11 people had gunshot wounds.
- Police said Sunday that no arrests had been made and asked the public to share information.
- Florida A&M said its campus remained safe.