Tallahassee police arrest teen in stadium shooting that injured 12

Twelve people were wounded in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday night. The Tallahassee Police Department announced Monday that detectives arrested a 15-year-old boy on Sunday in connection with the incident.

The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets. The location is close to the stadium, where the university was holding homecoming celebrations that included a football game. Police said the group of injured victims includes several minors. One person also suffered an ankle injury while running from the gunfire.

The arrested teenager faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder. He is also charged with possession of a firearm by a delinquent. Police Chief Lawrence Revell noted that the event should have been a weekend of celebration for the community. He described the night as one filled with fear and violence for the victims and their families.

Revell stated that the arrest is a step forward, but the department’s work is not finished. The police are committed to holding the responsible parties accountable and providing answers to every affected family.

Preliminary findings indicate a physical altercation took place before shots were fired. Police said the incident stemmed from a dispute between individuals who knew each other. None of the twelve injured victims appear to have been the intended targets.

Florida A&M University issued a statement on social media asking the campus community to stay away from the area. The university described the shooting as taking place near campus and said the main campus remained safe. The investigation is ongoing, and police said additional arrests are possible.