At Least 12 Injured in Late-Night Shooting Near Florida A&M University
At least 12 people, including six minors, were injured in a late-night shooting near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. Three victims are in critical condition as police investigate the motive.
At least 12 people were injured in a late-night shooting near the Bragg Memorial Stadium at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. Local police reported that 11 victims suffered gunshot wounds, with three listed in critical condition.
The shooting took place late Saturday night in an area adjacent to the university campus, a popular weekend gathering spot for students and young people. Among the 12 casualties identified at the scene, six are adults and six are minors, shedding initial light on the demographic of the crowd present during the incident.
Police and emergency rescue forces rushed to the scene, providing preliminary medical treatment to the victims before evacuating them to area hospitals. In an official statement, the Tallahassee Police Department noted: "At this time, at least three of the gunshot victims are suffering from severe injuries, while nine others are reported in stable condition."
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Police investigators are currently collecting evidence from the crime scene and gathering testimonies from witnesses in order to track down the shooters and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
