A mass shooting near Florida A&M University injured at least a dozen people, including six children, according to multiple outlets.
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Authorities stated that the shooting occurred on Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee during homecoming festivities and that eleven people suffered gunshot wounds.
As of Sunday morning, six of the injured remain hospitalized, and the other five have been discharged. The Tallahassee Police Department said in a statement that one victim is in critical condition.
Among the victims were six juveniles, including an 11-year-old, Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell told reporters at a news conference late Saturday.
"Tonight, our thoughts are with the victims and their families as they face the devastating impact of this violence," said Revell. "It is especially heartbreaking to know that children are among those injured."
According to Revell, the shootout began after a college football game between Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions and the Florida A&M Rattlers at the latter's Bragg Memorial Stadium. It's unclear whether the shooting was connected to the game.
College Campus Shooting Remains Under Investigation
A preliminary investigation indicated that a brawl sparked the shooting. One of the victims is a Florida A&M student.
The university took to social media to address the shooting, which took place after its homecoming parade.
"Our hearts are with the victims and everyone affected by tonight's incident on Perry Street. Please avoid the area as Tallahassee police investigate. Read the University's statement below and follow official University channels for updates," the statement read.
"The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. We are closely monitoring the situation and will share additional updates as more information becomes available. Anyone who has information about the situation is encouraged to contact the Tallahassee police department."
Tallahassee PD said that the investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made so far.
"We're still working the scene. Our detectives, our sergeants, our forensic personnel are all on scene and processing this as we go. Taking in as much information as they can," Revell said.
"As our detectives work to determine exactly what happened and identify those responsible, we remain committed to getting answers for these families."
