At Least 12 Injured, Including Six Children, in Shooting Near Florida Football Stadium
At least 12 people, including six children, were injured in a shooting near a football stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, during the homecoming weekend of Florida A&M University, authorities said on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell told reporters that no arrests had been made in connection with the incident. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. According to a preliminary police investigation, a fight broke out before gunfire erupted in a crowded area near the stadium following a football game.
Police said 11 of the victims suffered gunshot wounds, while at least three people sustained serious injuries. The authorities have not announced any arrests so far. Florida A&M University addressed the incident in a social media statement, saying the shooting occurred near its campus. The university assured the public that its campus remained safe.
The shooting took place during a busy homecoming weekend, when students, alumni and visitors gather for university events. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
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