Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Police say 11 people, including six juveniles, were shot near FAMU's Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee after homecoming; one is critical and no arrests are announced.
Eleven people were shot Saturday night near Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, according to police. The shooting happened on Perry Street, hours after FAMU's homecoming football game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Six of the victims are juveniles, and one of them is 11 years old. One victim is a FAMU student. A victim's grandmother was hurt while running from the gunfire. Some early reports put the number shot at 12.
Of the 12 people hurt, one is in critical condition and three have serious injuries, according to CNN's account of the police briefing. The other eight are stable. No deaths had been reported as of early Sunday. Police Chief Lawrence Revell said the shooting likely grew out of an altercation between two or three people. No arrests have been announced. The department's Violent Crimes Unit is leading what Revell called "an ongoing investigation." These counts are as of early Sunday and may change.
FAMU told people near Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place while police worked the scene. The university later said the campus remains safe. It is not yet clear whether the shooting was tied to the game itself. It is the second homecoming crowd hit by gunfire this month, after the block party shooting in Vienna, Georgia.
Crowds leaving a game or a festival at night can turn chaotic in seconds when shots ring out. Before you settle in, note two ways out that avoid the main gate. Pick a meeting place with your family in case you get separated, the same habit you build with a family meeting spot drill. If gunfire starts, the first steps to survive an active shooter are to get out and away from the sound. Put distance and solid cover between you and the shooting before you stop.
Severe bleeding can become life threatening before an ambulance reaches a crowded street. Learning how to stop severe bleeding and keeping a tourniquet in your car or bag lets you help until responders arrive. Where it stands now: police have not named a suspect, and the investigation is ongoing. Watch for updates from the Tallahassee Police Department. Be Prepared Not Scared!
