At least 12 people, including six juveniles, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday night. The shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets, close to the stadium.
According to the Tallahassee Police Department, 11 of the 12 victims sustained gunshot wounds. One victim was in critical condition, two others were seriously injured, and eight were listed in stable condition. Of the 12 known victims, six are adults and six are juveniles, with the youngest victim being 11 years old.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence E. Revell said during a news conference that the shooting was an isolated incident involving two or three individuals. He described the moment immediately following the shooting, when officers put their own safety at risk to carry victims to safety and transport them to the hospital. Revell praised the officers' heroic actions, saying they reflect the courage and compassion the community expects from its law enforcement.
The shooting occurred during Florida A&M University's Homecoming Week, and the university has urged people to avoid the area to allow law enforcement to conduct its investigation. The campus remains safe, according to the university, but individuals are encouraged to stay away from the area. Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey has expressed condolences following the shooting, saying the community stands with the FAMU family in this "horrific and heartbreaking tragedy."
The Tallahassee Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the shooting, and detectives are working to identify those responsible. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about the incident is asked to contact authorities.
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