15-year-old arrested after 11 shot, including kids, near Florida stadium during homecoming year
Shooting followed homecoming game
Gunfire was reported around 8 p.m. near Bragg Stadium, hours after Florida A&M played the University of Arkansas. Florida A&M lost the game 31-28. Police Chief Lawrence Revell said investigators believe a physical confrontation between people who knew one another happened before shots were fired. Authorities have not established whether the shooting was connected to the game.
Children among those injured
Eleven people were injured, including six juveniles. One of the children was 11 years old, and no deaths were reported. Authorities said six victims remained hospitalized, with one in critical condition. They also reported that six victims were male and six were female, a count that totals 12 despite the reported 11 injured.
Investigation remains active
Police arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the shooting. Revell described the arrest as an important development, while emphasizing that investigators are still seeking answers. Revell said the incident turned a community celebration into a night of fear for victims and families. He said police remain committed to accountability and that further arrests may follow.
Key points
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after a shooting near Bragg Stadium in Tallahassee.
- Eleven people were reported injured, including six juveniles and an 11-year-old.
- Six victims remained hospitalized, including one in critical condition; no deaths were reported.