TALLAHASSEE, Florida | Updated: October 26, 2026
At least 11 people, including six children, were shot near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday night following the university’s Homecoming football game. Police said 12 people were injured in total, including one person hurt while fleeing the gunfire. At least three victims suffered serious injuries, with one reportedly in critical condition. No deaths have been reported.
LATEST UPDATE — October 26, 2026: Tallahassee police have arrested 15-year-old Anthony Rivers III in connection with the shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium that left 12 people injured, including six minors, on Saturday night.
Police confirmed Monday that Rivers, arrested Sunday, faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. Investigators believe the shooting followed a dispute between people who knew one another, although none of the victims appear to have been the intended targets.
The investigation remains active, and police say additional arrests are possible.
15-Year-Old Arrested After FAMU Homecoming Shooting
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after gunfire erupted near Florida A&M University following its Homecoming football game on October 24, injuring 12 people, including six children.
The Tallahassee Police Department identified the suspect as Anthony Rivers III, who was taken into custody Sunday, October 25. Following consultation with State Attorney Jack Campbell, he was charged with 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent.
The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. near Perry Street and Manatee Street, close to Bragg Memorial Stadium, where Florida A&M had lost 31-28 to Arkansas-Pine Bluff earlier that day.
Six Minors Among Victims, One Critically Injured
Police confirmed that 11 people suffered gunshot wounds, while another person sustained an ankle injury while escaping the gunfire. Six of the 12 injured people were minors, with the youngest victim aged 11.
At least three victims initially suffered serious injuries. By Sunday morning, five injured people had been discharged from the hospital, while six remained hospitalized, including one in critical condition. Authorities have not reported any deaths.
Police Say Shooting Followed Dispute Between Individuals
Investigators believe a physical confrontation occurred before the shooting. Preliminary evidence suggests the dispute involved people who knew one another, rather than a confrontation involving the wider crowd.
Police said none of the shooting victims appeared to have been the intended targets. Authorities have not established a direct connection between the dispute and the Homecoming football game.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said the arrest represented significant progress but emphasized that investigators were continuing to establish the full circumstances of the shooting.
FAMU Community Responds as Investigation Continues
Florida A&M President Marva Johnson expressed sadness over the shooting and said the university had contacted affected members of its community to offer assistance.
The university previously issued emergency alerts advising people near Bragg Stadium to avoid the area or shelter in place. Florida State University also issued a precautionary advisory to its students and staff.
Police credited community tips and submitted digital evidence with helping advance the investigation. Detectives are continuing to review videos, interview witnesses and determine whether other individuals were involved.
Anyone with information can contact the Tallahassee Police Department’s dedicated shooting investigation hotline at 850-891-4610.
Official source: Tallahassee Police Department — October 26 Investigation and Arrest Update.
The shooting was reported along Perry Street near Manatee Street, close to Bragg Stadium, where FAMU had hosted Arkansas-Pine Bluff earlier in the day. The Rattlers lost the Homecoming game 31-28.
Tallahassee Police Department spokesperson Alicia Hill confirmed the presence of victims while speaking to the Tallahassee Democrat.
“There certainly are victims,” Hill said. However, police had not confirmed how many people were injured or the severity of their injuries.
Authorities closed Perry Street during the investigation. By approximately 9:45 p.m., Hill said the scene was secure, although officers continued investigating.
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FAMU Issues Shelter-in-Place Alert After Shooting
Florida A&M University issued an emergency alert at approximately 8:40 p.m. Saturday, advising people near Bragg Stadium and Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place.
“FAMU Alert: Police activity near Bragg Stadium and perry street. Avoid the area or shelter in place if nearby.”
According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the police department’s online crime-tracking system recorded an 8:02 p.m. call to assist other agencies at Perry Street and Manatee Street.
At approximately 9:15 p.m., Tallahassee police confirmed they were investigating a shooting on Perry Street.
“At this time, the number of victims and the extent of their injuries are unknown,” police said, urging community members to avoid the area.
At about 10 p.m., FAMU repeated the police advisory, confirming that the shooting investigation was continuing.
Local news station WCTV also reported the police response near Perry Street and Manatee Street.
Florida State University Warns Students to Remain Indoors
At approximately 10 p.m., Florida State University issued a separate emergency message advising students, faculty and staff in Tallahassee to remain indoors as a precaution.
FSU acknowledged reports of an off-campus shooting near Bragg Stadium but said there was no indication that members of its university community were involved.
“As a precaution, students, faculty and staff in the Tallahassee area are advised to remain indoors this evening and stay alert,” the university said.
The shooting occurred during Florida A&M University’s Homecoming weekend, an annual celebration that attracts thousands of students, alumni and visitors to Tallahassee.
However, police have not confirmed whether the victims were FAMU students, whether the shooting occurred on university property, or whether the incident was directly connected to Homecoming activities.
Investigators believe the shooting followed a confrontation involving two or three individuals near Perry Street and Manatee Street. Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell described the incident as isolated, although the circumstances leading to the gunfire remain under investigation. No arrests have been announced. Florida A&M University said its campus remained safe following the incident. Authorities have not reported any fatalities, but at least three victims sustained serious injuries. Further updates are expected as police continue identifying those responsible.
Sources: Tallahassee Democrat — William L. Hatfield, October 24, 2026 | WCTV — Tallahassee Police Shooting Investigation | Florida State University Emergency Alerts.
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