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15-year-old arrested in Florida A&M shooting that injured 12

Tallahassee police detain suspect after weekend homecoming violence; none of the wounded were intended targets, investigators say.

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What to know

  • A 15-year-old named Anthony Rivers III was arrested for a shooting near Florida A&M's stadium that injured 12 people, including six juveniles as young as 11 years old, during homecoming celebrations.
  • Police determined the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation between known individuals and that none of the injured were intended targets.
  • The suspect faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and firearm possession charges; the investigation is ongoing with additional arrests possible.

“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.”

Lawrence Revell, Tallahassee Police Chief · NBC News ↗

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15-year-old arrested in Florida A&M shooting that injured 12
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  1. background

    Florida A&M issues safety alert — The university issued a statement on X asking campus community members to stay away from the area and describing the campus as safe, while expressing concern for victims and those affected by the incident on Perry Street.

  2. background

    Shooting erupts near Florida A&M stadium during homecoming — Gunfire broke out around 8 p.m. Saturday near Perry and Manatee streets close to Bragg Memorial Stadium during homecoming celebrations. Twelve people were injured, including six juveniles, with the youngest victim age 11. One person sustained an ankle injury while fleeing.

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    Investigators reveal shooting stemmed from altercation; none were intended targets

    Police disclosed that a physical altercation between individuals who knew each other preceded the shooting and that preliminary findings indicate none of the 12 wounded were the intended targets. Additional arrests remain possible as investigation continues.

    “None of the victims appear to have been the intended targets.”
    — Tallahassee Police Department
    1. 2 outlets 15-year-old busted for shooting at Florida A&M University party that injured 11, including kids — none of whom were ‘intended targets’: cops

      first by NY Post, 13d ago · also BBC

      1 more headline
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    Police arrest 15-year-old suspect

    Tallahassee Police Department arrested a 15-year-old male suspect identified as Anthony Rivers III on Sunday in connection with the shooting. Rivers faces 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.”
    — Lawrence Revell
    1. 40 outlets 15-year-old arrested in connection with mass shooting near Florida A&M University, police say

      first by WESH, 13d ago · also KATV, KRCG, WIVB News 4, Yahoo, Tallahassee Democrat, NBC News +33

      23 more headlines
    2. 1 outlet Teen arrested, charged as adult in Tallahassee shooting

      first by UPI, 12d ago