Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Tallahassee responded just before 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026 to a mass shooting at Perry Street and Manatee Street in Tallahassee just west of FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium.
Initial reports indicated 11 people were shot with half of of the victim juveniles, three victims in serous or critical condition at the hospital. A twelfth victim — a grandmother of one of the shooting victims — was injured while fleeing the shots being fired
Initially, no deaths were reported in connection to the mass shooting.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell disclosed that 11 people suffered gunshot wounds. Three victims were seriously injured, including one in critical condition, and eight victims were “stable.” At least one FAMU student was injured.
Police said preliminary information indicates an altercation occurred between individuals before the shooting. The mass shooting is described as an “isolated incident.”
According to the Tallahassee Police Department, early findings indicate a physical altercation occurred prior to the shooting. TPD’s Violent Crimes Unit has assumed the investigation and detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.
“Tonight, our thoughts are with the victims and their families as they face the devastating impact of this violence,” said Chief of Police Lawrence Revell. “It is especially heartbreaking to know that children are among those injured. In the moments immediately following the shooting, and before the scene was fully secure, our officers put their own safety at risk to carry victims to safety and transport them to the hospital. Their actions were nothing short of heroic and reflect the courage and compassion our officers bring to this community every day. As our detectives work to determine exactly what happened and identify those responsible, we remain committed to getting answers for these families. We ask anyone with information to come forward and help us do just that.”
— Tallahassee Police Department
Information is preliminary and subject to change as investigators continue gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses.
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is continuing to actively investigate a shooting that occurred at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.24, near Perry and Manatee streets.
Officers responded to the shooting immediately. As part of the overall response, detectives with TPD’s Violent Crimes Unit worked overnight combing through digital evidence, reviewing investigative leads and working to identify those responsible. This morning detectives are continuing to canvass the area and collect physical evidence.
BREAKING: Gunfire erupts after Florida A&M’s homecoming game in Tallahassee, and police confirm there are VICTIMS.
> The shooting happened on Perry Street near Bragg Stadium. Tallahassee police haven’t said how many people were hit or how badly
> FAMU told people to shelter in place, and FSU urged students across town to stay indoors tonight. Police say the scene is now securePraying for everyone hurt.
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-Tallahassee Democrat— James Reichert (@_jamesreichert) October 25, 2026
The Tallahassee Police Department said the shooting of 11 people occurred just before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Perry St and Manatee St, next to Bragg Memorial Stadium. https://t.co/QPiyChL6ZP
— 360MediaX (@360mediaX) October 25, 2026
‘This could have been any of our babies’: Witnesses recount shooting chaos https://t.co/YT6L5CaAjr
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) October 25, 2026
🚨 Eleven people, including six children, were shot during an altercation near Florida A&M’s homecoming celebration in Tallahassee. The youngest victim is 11. One person is in critical condition, three are seriously hurt, and police say no arrests have been made.
Praying for all the victims and their families. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/rU6RdHjraM
— Brandon Tatum (@TheOfficerTatum) October 25, 2026
To aid in this ongoing investigation, TPD has established a dedicated tip hotline (850-891-4610) and activated an evidence submission link and is encouraging members of the public to securely share photos, videos and other information that may assist detectives.
“We will determine what happened, identify those responsible, and get answers for all of the victims, their families and everyone impacted by this tragedy. We know there are people who saw something, heard something or may have video that could help us piece together exactly what happened,” Chief Revell said. “We need our community’s help. No detail is too small, and no piece of information should go unreported. If you know something, please share it with our detectives. Your information could be the key to holding those responsible accountable.”
— TPD Police Chief Lawrence Revell
TPD encourages anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist detectives to contact the Perry Street shooting hotline at 850-891-4610 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.