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Police arrest a 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium that injured 12

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Adela Suliman
Police arrest a 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium that injured 12
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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following a shooting near Florida A&M University that injured 12 people during homecoming weekend. Police stated the incident stemmed from a personal dispute and that the victims were not the intended targets.

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The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun violence on or near university campuses during high-traffic public events.

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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting close to Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium over the weekend that injured 12 people, according to police. The Tallahassee Police Department said Monday that detectives had arrested the teenager Sunday in connection with the shooting. The teenager is facing 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. “What should have been a weekend of celebration in our community instead became a night of fear and violence for the victims and their families,” Police Chief Lawrence Revell said. “While this arrest marks a significant step forward, our work is far from over. We remain committed to holding those responsible accountable and getting answers for every family impacted by this tragedy,” he added. The shooting broke out about 8 p.m.

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