TALLAHASSEE, Florida, October 25, 2026 — Tallahassee police have confirmed victims in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday evening, shortly after the university’s Homecoming football game. The incident prompted emergency safety alerts from both Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU).
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.
As of the latest reported police update, authorities had not released a confirmed victim count, details about injuries, information about suspects or a possible motive.
The Tallahassee Police Department is continuing its investigation. Additional information is expected as authorities establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
This is a developing story.
Sources: Tallahassee Democrat — William L. Hatfield, October 24, 2026 | WCTV — Tallahassee Police Shooting Investigation | Florida State University Emergency Alerts.
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