6 children among 12 injured in shooting near Florida university stadium
A shooting near Florida A&M University's stadium during homecoming weekend left 12 people injured, including six children. Police are investigating the incident, which reportedly stemmed from an altercation, and no arrests have been made yet.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing issue of gun violence in public spaces and the specific impact on community events and youth safety.
At least 12 people, including six children, were injured in a shooting near a football stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday night during homecoming weekend at Florida A&M University (FAMU), authorities said.11 victims sustained gunshot wounds, while at least three suffered serious injuries, according to police. One victim was in critical condition, while eight others were reported to be stable, Reuters reported.The shooting occurred shortly before 8 pm near Perry and Manatee streets, close to FAMU's Bragg Memorial Stadium, following a football game, the Tallahassee Democrat reported.Tallahassee police chief Lawrence Revell said a preliminary investigation indicated that an altercation had taken place between individuals before the shooting.
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