15-Year-Old Arrested Following Shooting Near Florida A&M Stadium That Left 12 Injured
Tallahassee police have arrested a 15-year-old suspect after a shooting near Florida A&M University's stadium injured 12 people during homecoming events.
POLICY WIRE — Tallahassee, USA — Authorities have taken a 15-year-old male into custody following a shooting incident near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium that left 12 individuals wounded over the weekend.
The Tallahassee Police Department confirmed on Monday that the juvenile was apprehended on Sunday. He currently faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder along with a charge for possession of a firearm by a delinquent.
Police Chief Lawrence Revell expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, What should have been a weekend of celebration in our community instead became a night of fear and violence for the victims and their families. He emphasized that while this arrest is a major development, the investigation is ongoing to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable.
The violence erupted around 8 p.m. Saturday in the vicinity of Perry and Manatee streets, an area near the stadium where homecoming football festivities were taking place. Among the 12 injured were several minors, and one additional person suffered an ankle injury while attempting to escape the scene.
Following the gunfire, Florida A&M University utilized X to advise the campus community to avoid the area, noting that the incident occurred near campus grounds which remained secure. The university expressed its support for those impacted by the violence on Perry Street.
Investigators revealed that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was preceded by a physical altercation between individuals who were acquainted with one another. Officials noted that it does not appear any of the victims were the intended targets of the gunfire.
Tallahassee police indicated that the investigation remains active and that further arrests could be forthcoming. Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
