Eleven Injured in Tallahassee Shooting Near University
Source reports published 25 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 4:18 pm AEST
On Saturday night, at least 12 people, including six children, were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s campus in Tallahassee. The shooting followed a physical altercation and is under investigation by local police.
What happened
- A shooting occurred near the Florida Agricultural + Mechanical University campus in Tallahassee on Saturday night.
- Eleven individuals sustained gunshot wounds and one was in critical condition, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.
- Six of the injured were juveniles, with the youngest being 11 years old.
- Initial reports indicated a physical altercation preceded the shooting, involving two or three individuals near Perry Street.
- Police Chief Lawrence Revell stated that the Violent Crimes Unit was investigating the circumstances.
- The university confirmed the incident occurred near campus and urged individuals to avoid the area.
- Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey expressed condolences and stated the FAMU family was not alone.
- The shooting took place during Florida A&M University’s Homecoming Week.
Original reporting
- Guardian: Eleven sustain gunshot wounds in shooting near Florida university
2026-10-25T00:00:00+00:00 - Fox News: Florida A&M University shooting leaves 12 injured, including 6 children, near football stadium
2026-10-25T06:18:02+00:00 - CBS News: At least 12 injured, including 6 children, in a shooting in Tallahassee
2026-10-25T05:16:00+00:00