Twelve injured in shooting near Florida A&M stadium during homecoming
Six children were among those injured near Florida A&M University's stadium, as police investigate a shooting that followed a fight after Saturday's homecoming football game.
By Hushread Stories, from 18 outlets · First published 26 Oct 2026 · Chapter 1 of 2
In brief
- Twelve people were injured near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium during homecoming celebrations in Tallahassee.
- Six children were among the injured, with the youngest victim reported to be eleven years old.
- Eleven victims had gunshot wounds, and police said at least three of those injured sustained serious injuries.
- Police say a preliminary investigation indicates a fight broke out before the shooting after Saturday's football game.
- Authorities issued safety alerts, while investigators continued working to establish what happened and who was responsible.
Timeline · 6 moments
Police report at least three victims seriously injured
The Hindu ↗Injury tally reaches twelve, including six children
Times of India ↗Safety alerts reported as police investigate stadium shooting
Top World News- News18.com ↗Gunfire near stadium leaves eleven with bullet wounds
CNN Brasil ↗Fight breaks out before gunfire, preliminary investigation indicates
NDTV Top Stories ↗Homecoming football game precedes shooting near university stadium
NBC News ↗How it started
Homecoming celebrations at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee were disrupted by a shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium after Saturday's football game. Twelve people were injured, according to NBC News.
Police said their preliminary investigation indicated that a fight broke out before the shooting in a crowded area, NDTV Top Stories reported. The supplied reports do not establish what caused the fight or who opened fire.
How it unfolded
The shooting happened on the night of October 24 near the university's stadium. CNN Brasil reported that authorities said 11 people suffered gunshot wounds.
Authorities issued safety alerts as police investigated the shooting after the homecoming game, according to Top World News- News18.com.
Coverage published on October 25 put the broader injury count at 12. Times of India reported that 11 of those injured had gunshot wounds, distinguishing the number shot from the total number hurt.
Six of the injured were juveniles, with the youngest just 11 years old, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. The Hindu, citing police, reported that at least three victims sustained serious injuries.
Where it stands
The clearest reported tally is 12 injured, including six children, with 11 people suffering gunshot wounds. ABC Top Stories also reported 12 injured and said police identified at least 11 gunshot victims.
The supplied coverage does not establish a motive or identify a shooter. TMZ reported that the suspect or suspects remained at large, according to police.
What to watch
Further police updates will be needed to establish who fired, how the preceding fight developed and whether anyone has been arrested. Updates on the victims' conditions are also pending, particularly for the people police described as seriously injured, according to The Hindu.


