A shooting near Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee left 11 people with gunshot wounds on Saturday night. Authorities said another person was also injured in the incident near the campus on Perry Street.
Tallahassee police reported that six adults and six juveniles were among those injured. At least three shooting victims suffered serious injuries, while nine others remained in stable condition. Officials had not immediately released further details about the victims.
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Police said initial findings suggested a physical altercation occurred before the shooting. However, investigators did not provide details about what triggered the confrontation. Police Chief Lawrence Revell said the involvement of children made the incident particularly heartbreaking.
Reports indicated that a confrontation at a homecoming party escalated into violence shortly before 8 p.m. A fight involving two or three individuals reportedly led to gunfire. However, authorities had not confirmed all details surrounding the incident.
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The police department’s violent crimes unit is investigating the shooting. Meanwhile, Florida A&M University said the safety of its students, faculty and staff remained its highest priority. Authorities continued working to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.