Updated
Updated · Fox News · Oct 26
Tallahassee Police Arrest 15-Year-Old in FAMU Shooting, Citing 11 Attempted Murder Counts
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Oct 26

Tallahassee Police Arrest 15-Year-Old in FAMU Shooting, Citing 11 Attempted Murder Counts

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 26

Summary

  • A 15-year-old was arrested Sunday night after the shooting near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium and was charged with 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder plus firearm possession by a delinquent.
  • Tallahassee police said 12 people were injured in Saturday's gunfire, including six juveniles; the youngest victim was 11 years old.
  • An altercation preceded the shooting, and investigators are still working to determine what led to the violence and whether others were involved.
  • Police Chief Lawrence Revell called the arrest a significant step but said the investigation remains active as authorities seek answers for the victims' families.

Insights

How did a 15-year-old bypass security with a firearm during a major university homecoming celebration?
What underlying community crises are causing local neighborhood disputes to escalate into mass casualty events at colleges?