Police arrest teenager after shooting that injured 12, including children, in Florida
A 15-year-old has been arrested following a shooting near a football stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, that left 12 people injured. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred after an altercation between individuals who knew each other.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun violence in public spaces and the impact on community safety.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The incident happened close to Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium (file image)
Police have arrested a teenager in connection with a shooting on Saturday that injured 12 people in Florida.
The incident took place at 20:00 local time (01:00 Sunday GMT), close to an American football stadium in the city of Tallahassee where a university game had recently been played.
Eleven people were injured by gunfire, local police said, while another hurt their ankle while fleeing the scene. Six of the victims were children.
Anthony Rivers III, 15, has been charged with 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent.
Police said the shooting followed an altercation between people who knew each other and that additional arrests were possible.
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