In brief
In the early hours of Saturday night, a shooting unfolded in Tallahassee near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium, injuring 12 people—six of them children. Police arrested 15‑year‑old Anthony Rivers III on 11 counts of attempted second‑degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm. Investigation links the incident to a prior altercation between acquaintances, and officials say additional arrests are possible. The community mourns an event that turned what was meant to be a celebratory weekend into a night of fear.
Police arrest teenager after shooting that injured 12, including children, in Florida
Police have arrested a teenager in connection with a shooting on Saturday that injured 12 people in Tallahassee, Florida.
The incident occurred at 8:00 p.m. local time (01:00 GMT) close to the Bragg Memorial Stadium, where a Florida A&M University football game had just concluded. Officers say the shooting followed an altercation between people who knew each other.
Authorities reported that 11 people were injured by gunfire, while an additional person suffered an ankle injury 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 say no victim was the intended target.
Police speculate that additional arrests may be made as the investigation continues.
"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," said Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell.
"We remain committed to holding those responsible accountable and getting answers for every family impacted by this tragedy," added Revell.
At the time of the report, six people were in hospital, including one in critical condition, while five had been released. Revell noted at a press conference that police had to carry some victims in their arms to emergency responders due to crowds from the football game.
