Anthony Rivers III faces 11 counts of attempted first-degree murder after a shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee injured 12 people on Florida A&M University homecoming weekend. Police said the case grew from a fight among people who knew each other, and additional arrests are possible.
Bragg Memorial Stadium shooting
The shooting happened around 8 p.m. near Perry and Manatee streets behind the stadium. Eleven people were shot, and one person was injured while running from the gunfire. Lawrence Revell said six of the victims were minors, including an 11-year-old, and at least three victims suffered serious injuries.
By Sunday morning, five people had been released from the hospital and six remained hospitalized, including one in critical condition. No deaths were reported. Tips and video sent in by members of the community helped identify the suspected shooter.
Florida A&M response
Florida A&M said the shooting happened near campus and that the university remained safe. University President Marva Johnson said the school had reached out to injured members of the FAMU community to offer support.
Police said none of the victims appear to have been the intended targets, even though the shooting injured 12 people and included minors. Revell said, "What should have been a weekend of celebration in our community instead became a night of fear and violence for the victims and their families" and added, "While this arrest marks a significant step forward, our work is far from over. We remain committed to holding those responsible accountable and getting answers for every family impacted by this tragedy."
John Dailey response
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey called the shooting "a truly horrific and heartbreaking tragedy." The arrest leaves investigators still working on the role the 15-year-old played and on whether more suspects will be arrested.
