Teen Arrested in Florida A&M Homecoming Shooting That Injured 11
Police confirm 15-year-old suspect was involved in a physical altercation prior to the incident; none of the victims were intended targets.
Tallahassee, Florida – Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a shooting that injured 11 people during a Florida A&M University homecoming event on Saturday night. The suspect, identified as Anthony Rivers III, faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a delinquent.
According to the Tallahassee Police Department, Rivers was involved in a physical altercation with an individual he knew shortly before the gunfire erupted. Authorities stated that none of the 11 injured individuals, which included six children, were the intended targets of the shooting.
"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," said Chief of Police Lawrence Revell in a statement. "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."
The shooting occurred near Florida A&M's Bragg Memorial Stadium, casting a shadow over the university's homecoming festivities. The department announced Rivers's detention on Sunday, following an investigation into the incident.
Details regarding the nature of the physical altercation and the circumstances leading to the shooting are still under investigation. Police have not released further information about the specific weapon used but confirmed its connection to the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.