At least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday night. The incident occurred during the university's homecoming weekend, following a football game that ended around 6 p.m., according to multiple reports.
Key Takeaways
A shooting near Florida A&M University's Bragg Memorial Stadium injured 12 people, including six children and one grandmother. The incident occurred after a homecoming football game on Saturday night in Tallahassee. Police reported that three victims sustained serious injuries, with eleven suffering gunshot wounds.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 6 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Investigation | 1 Difference | Fox News specifies Violent Crimes Unit involvement; UPI mentions general investigation. | ▼ |
| Victim Count | Broad Agreement | 12 people injured | |
| Child Victims | Broad Agreement | 6 children among victims | |
| Serious Injuries | Broad Agreement | 3 serious injuries reported | |
| Hospital Release | Broad Agreement | 5 victims released, 1 critical | |
| Shooting Time | Broad Agreement | Shooting occurred shortly before 8 p.m. | |
| Confrontation Participants | Broad Agreement | 2-3 individuals involved in confrontation |
Police Investigation
▼Fox News specifies Violent Crimes Unit involvement; UPI mentions general investigation.
Victim Count
Broad Agreement12 people injured
Child Victims
Broad Agreement6 children among victims
Serious Injuries
Broad Agreement3 serious injuries reported
Hospital Release
Broad Agreement5 victims released, 1 critical
Shooting Time
Broad AgreementShooting occurred shortly before 8 p.m.
Confrontation Participants
Broad Agreement2-3 individuals involved in confrontation
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The preliminary investigation indicates that a fight broke out prior to the shooting. Eleven of the victims sustained gunshot wounds, and at least three victims suffered serious injuries. Five of the injured were released from the hospital by Sunday morning, while one remained in critical condition as reported by Fox News.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell stated that no arrests had been made but confirmed that a confrontation involving two or three individuals preceded the shooting. The police's Violent Crimes Unit is actively investigating the incident to identify those responsible and provide answers for the affected families, as noted by UPI.
The university issued a statement on social media confirming that the shooting happened near its campus but assured that the campus remained safe. Lt. Gov. Jay Collins expressed his condolences and requested prayers for the victims and their families through a post on X.
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