A shooting near the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) campus in Tallahassee left eleven people with gunshot wounds and one other injured Saturday night, authorities said. Police reported six adults and six juveniles were among those injured, with at least three victims sustaining serious injuries and nine in stable condition. The shooting took place on Perry Street and followed a "physical altercation," according to the Tallahassee Police Department. Police Chief Lawrence Revell stated, “It is especially heartbreaking to know that children are among those injured,” noting the youngest victim was 11 years old. The New York Post reported the youngest victim was 11, but police did not immediately confirm this to Reuters. Initial reports indicate the altercation escalated at a homecoming party, with two to three individuals involved in the shooting just before 8 p.m. The Tallahassee Police Department’s violent crimes unit is investigating. Florida A&M stated on X, “The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority.”
Our reading is that this shooting, occurring near a university campus and involving children, is particularly distressing as highlighted by the police chief’s statement. The escalation from a “physical altercation” to gunfire suggests a rapid breakdown of control, and the involvement of juveniles raises concerns about the broader social context. The fact that nine victims are in stable condition offers a small measure of relief, but the three with serious injuries indicate significant trauma.
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