11 wounded in shooting near Florida A&M University campus
A physical altercation at a homecoming party escalated into gunfire near Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, leaving 11 people with gunshot wounds and another injured.
At a glance
- Eleven people sustained gunshot wounds and another person was injured in a shooting near Florida A+M University in Tallahassee on Saturday night.
- Six adults and six juveniles were among the injured, with at least three in serious condition and nine others stable.
- Police said a physical altercation at a homecoming party preceded the shooting, and the violent crimes unit is investigating.
Eleven people sustained gunshot wounds and another person was injured in a shooting near Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's campus in Tallahassee on Saturday night, authorities said.
The incident occurred on Perry Street just before 8pm, according to police. Six adults and six juveniles were among those wounded, with at least three victims in serious condition and nine others reported stable.
Tallahassee police said initial findings indicated a physical altercation preceded the shooting, though they did not provide further details. Police Chief Lawrence Revell expressed concern over the injuries, noting that children were among the victims.
The New York Post reported that an altercation at a homecoming party escalated into gunfire, with a fight between two or three individuals leading to shots being fired. The youngest person injured was 11 years old.
Florida A+M University confirmed the incident on social media platform X, stating that the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff remain their highest priority.
The Tallahassee Police Department's violent crimes unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Source: The Guardian World
Questions and answers
- How many people were injured in the Florida A+M University shooting?
- Eleven people sustained gunshot wounds and another person was injured, according to Tallahassee police.
- What led to the shooting near Florida A+M University?
- Initial findings showed a physical altercation preceded the shooting, which the New York Post reported occurred at a homecoming party.
- What is the condition of the shooting victims?
- At least three victims sustained serious injuries, while nine others are reported to be in stable condition.
