NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 26, 2026Miami-Dade County
Police arrest 15-year-old as an adult in Florida A&M homecoming shooting that wounded 11
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Authorities arrested a 15-year-old following a weekend shooting near Florida A&M University's homecoming football game that injured 11 people, with prosecutors moving to charge him as an adult. Police stated that the shooting stemmed from an isolated dispute and that none of the victims appear to have been intended targets. The suspect appeared in court on Monday, where a judge ordered him to remain in jail.
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Eleven people, including six minors and an 11-year-old, were wounded by gunfire near Bragg Memorial Stadium, with at least three suffering serious injuries and one remaining in critical condition as of Sunday.
Key Facts
- A 15-year-old was arrested on Sunday and charged with attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent.
- State Attorney Jack Campbell announced that prosecutors will move the suspect's case to adult court.
- Eleven people were hit by gunfire following Florida A&M University's homecoming football game.
- The youngest victim of the shooting is 11 years old.
- Six of the individuals hurt in the shooting were minors.
- An additional person, the grandmother of one of the shooting victims, was injured while running away.
- Tallahassee police stated that a fight broke out Saturday night and that none of the victims appeared to be intended targets.
- At least three victims suffered serious injuries, with one in critical condition as of Sunday.
- Crowds leaving the game and homecoming celebration were so dense that ambulances could not reach the scene, requiring officers to carry the wounded to emergency vehicles.
- Police Chief Lawrence Revell stated the shooting stemmed from an isolated dispute between a few people, and additional arrests remain possible.
Who's Mentioned
locationTallahassee“City where the incident and police department are located.”OrganizationFlorida A&M University“Location of the homecoming football game where the shooting occurred.”PersonJack Campbell“State Attorney stating that prosecutors will move the case to adult court.”OrganizationBragg Memorial Stadium“Stadium near where the shooting erupted.”OrganizationArkansas-Pine Bluff“Football team that played against Florida A&M.”PersonAnthony Rivers III“15-year-old suspect arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.”PersonLawrence Revell“Police Chief describing crowd conditions and emergency response efforts.”