Tallahassee police say a 15-year-old was arrested October 25 in connection with a shooting near Florida A&M University that injured 12 people the previous evening.

According to the department’s October 26 update, Anthony Rivers III faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent. The charges are allegations, not a finding of guilt.

Police reported 11 gunshot victims and one person who injured an ankle while fleeing. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. October 24 near Perry and Manatee streets.

Investigators said preliminary findings point to a physical altercation and a dispute between people who knew one another. At the time of the update, police said none of the victims appeared to have been intended targets. Those findings remain preliminary.

WCTV reported that officials said Rivers is being charged as an adult. Its reporting places Perry Street near FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium.

Police said the investigation remains active and additional arrests are possible. Anyone with information can contact the department’s dedicated tip line at 850-891-4610.

Sources: Tallahassee Police Department; additional reporting by WCTV Staff and Jamiya Coleman. Checked October 27, 2026.

Siri Alexander
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