12 Hurt, 6 of Them Minors, in Shooting Near FAMU Stadium

Twelve people were injured, 11 of them by gunfire, when shots rang out near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday as homecoming crowds filled the area, the Tallahassee Police Department said in a statement reported by NBC News. The gunfire hit an intersection adjacent to the stadium around 8 p.m., while the Rattlers hosted the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions for the university's annual homecoming football game.

How Many Victims Were Shot, and How Badly?

Of the 12 injured, 11 suffered gunshot wounds, according to the Tallahassee Police Department statement cited by NBC News on Oct. 25, 2026. Three victims were listed in serious condition, including one minor, while the remaining nine were described as stable. That ratio — three serious cases out of 12 total injuries, or one in four — is the clearest early measure of severity police have released.

How Many of the Injured Are Minors?

Six of the 12 people hurt are under 18, and the youngest is 11 years old, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said at an early Sunday press conference, as reported by NBC News. That means minors account for exactly half of the total injury count, a figure Revell did not break down further by age beyond identifying the youngest victim.

What Triggered the Gunfire Outside Bragg Memorial Stadium?

Revell characterized the incident as "an isolated incident between two or three individuals," telling reporters, "Our preliminary information shows that an altercation occurred between individuals." Police believe a single shooter was involved, according to the statement relayed by NBC News. The clash occurred away from the stadium gates, at a street intersection near the venue, as homecoming crowds moved through the area following the game.

Has Anyone Been Arrested in Connection With the Shooting?

No arrests had been made and no one was in custody as of early Sunday, Revell said. "Our priority is to determine what happened and why it happened, and to bring the people that are responsible for this to justice," he said, asking witnesses to come forward. Police have not released a suspect description or a motive beyond the altercation characterization.

How Did Florida A&M University Respond to the Shooting?

Florida A&M University posted a statement on X asking members of its campus community to stay away from the area near Bragg Memorial Stadium, describing the shooting as occurring "near campus" and stating that the campus itself remained safe, according to NBC News. The university did not address whether Saturday's homecoming game, which drew the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions to Tallahassee, would affect any remaining homecoming-week events.

The Tallahassee Police Department has not released a timetable for when additional details — including a possible suspect description or updated victim conditions — might be made public. NBC News reported the figures based on the department's statement and Revell's early Sunday remarks; no additional law-enforcement agencies had issued independent casualty counts as of publication.