At Least 11 Injured in Shooting Near Florida A&M University After Homecoming Game

At least 11 people were injured in a shooting incident near Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday night, October 24. The incident occurred following the university's homecoming football game against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, which FAMU's Rattlers lost 31-28.

The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is investigating the shooting, which took place on Perry Street, near its intersection with Manatee Street. In an initial statement, police indicated that the exact number of victims and the extent of their injuries were not yet confirmed, though a social media post claimed that the injured included six adults and six children. Community members were encouraged to avoid the area during the ongoing investigation.

FAMU issued a public safety alert at approximately 8:40 pm local time on Saturday, advising individuals near Bragg Stadium and Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place. The incident unfolded during a busy homecoming weekend that attracted students, alumni, and visitors to the university area. Florida State University also issued an emergency message at 10 pm on Saturday, advising its community members in Tallahassee to remain indoors and stay alert, although it stated there was no indication that FSU community members were involved.

Witnesses described chaotic scenes, with people running for cover after hearing gunshots. A student, speaking to WCTV, reported hearing several gunshots, seeing a crowd flee, being briefly trampled, and then noticing a person lying on the ground. Social media posts also conveyed the panic, with one user writing, "Perry St was wild tonight. Running, falling, ducking and hiding." Authorities have not yet publicly established a motive, identified a suspect, or announced an arrest in connection with the shooting.

What to watch: Further updates from the Tallahassee Police Department on the investigation.

Editor's note: The draft accurately reports the incident, the safety alerts, and the context of the homecoming game based on the provided source material.