Arrest made in FAMU homecoming shooting, police announce
By Marcus Chen
CBS Miami
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A 15-year-old boy accused of a shooting near Florida A M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium over the weekend that injured 12 people, including minors, was arrested on Sunday, police said. According to Tallahassee Police, the shooting happened on Saturday near Perry and Manatee streets, which left 12 people injured. Police said that there was a physical altercation that happened before shots were fired, and detectives believe that the incident started from a dispute between people who knew each other. None of the people who were injured appeared to be intended targets, police said. The teen is being charged with 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm. “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 co