Police in Tallahassee, Florida, arrested a 15-year-old in connection with a Saturday night shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium that injured 12 people, including six children, according to statements from Tallahassee Police reported by BBC News.
Arrest and charges
Authorities identified the suspect as Anthony Rivers III, 15. He has been charged with 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, Tallahassee Police said, as cited by BBC News.
What police say happened
The shooting occurred around 20:00 local time Saturday (01:00 Sunday GMT) near the stadium after a university football game had recently been played, according to police. Investigators said the gunfire followed an altercation between people who knew each other and that additional arrests were possible. Police also said none of the victims appear to have been the intended targets.
Victims and conditions
Eleven people were injured by gunfire and another person hurt an ankle while fleeing, police said. As of Sunday, six people were in hospital, including one in critical condition, and five had been released, according to Tallahassee Police statements reported by BBC News.
On-scene details and quote
“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,” Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said. “We remain committed to holding those responsible accountable and getting answers for every family impacted by this tragedy.”
Revell told reporters Sunday that officers “had to carry victims in their arms to get them to emergency responders” because of the crowds from the football game.
