Tallahassee police arrested a 15-year-old boy following a mass shooting near Florida A&M University
Tallahassee police arrested 15-year-old Anthony Rivers III Sunday in connection with a shooting outside Florida A&M University after its homecoming game. He faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. The Associated Press reported he will be charged as an adult. Police Chief Lawrence Revell said six children were among those injured.
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Tallahassee police arrested a 15-year-old boy Sunday in connection with a mass shooting outside Florida A&M University’s football stadium after its homecoming game. Police identified him as Anthony Rivers III. He faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and a charge of possession of a firearm by a delinquent, according to the department. The Associated Press said the case will proceed in adult court.
Eleven people were shot Saturday night, and another person, a victim’s grandmother, was injured while fleeing. Police Chief Lawrence Revell said six of those injured were children, and the youngest was 11. Police said a fight preceded the gunfire and that the victims did not appear to have been intended targets. Revell said crowds blocked ambulances, so officers carried wounded people to emergency vehicles. Police said the investigation remains active and more arrests are possible.
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- USA Today — FAMU shooting: 15-year-old boy arrested in mass shooting during homecoming weekend - USA Today
- Fox News — Tallahassee police arrest 15-year-old suspect after shooting near Florida A&M football stadium - Fox News
- The Washington Post — 15-year-old charged with attempted murder in shooting near Florida university stadium - The Washington Post
- Associated Press — 15-year-old arrested in Florida A&M shooting that wounded 11 after homecoming game - AP News
- Houston Chronicle — 15-year-old arrested in Florida A&M shooting that wounded 11 after homecoming game - Houston Chronicle
- wesh.com — 15-year-old arrested in connection with mass shooting near Florida A&M University, police say - WESH
- bleacherreport.com — 15-Year-Old Arrested in Florida A&M Shooting That Wounded 11 After Homecoming Game - Bleacher Report
Verifier’s note
WESH, USA Today, Fox News, The Washington Post, and the Associated Press each report the arrest of a 15-year-old in connection with the Florida A&M-area shooting. Bleacher Report and the Houston Chronicle repeat the Associated Press report.