15-year-old arrested in connection with mass shooting near Florida A&M University, police say - WESH
A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged as an adult following a mass shooting near Florida A&M University that left 12 people injured. Police report the incident stemmed from a personal dispute and that none of the victims appeared to be the intended targets.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun violence near university campuses and the involvement of minors in violent crime.
A 15-year-old was arrested after a mass shooting on Saturday near Florida A&M University's campus, according to the Tallahassee Police Department. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. near Perry and Manatee streets. Police said 12 people were injured, including a victim who sustained an ankle injury while fleeing from the shooting. Six of the victims were identified as children. On Sunday, a 15-year-old was arrested in connection with the shooting.
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