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Police arrest teenager after shooting that injured 12, including children, in Florida

Police arrest teenager after shooting that injured 12, including children, in Florida

Summary

Police arrested 15-year-old Anthony Rivers III after a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee injured 12 people. Police said the shooting followed an altercation between people who knew each other; six victims were children, and six people were in hospital on Sunday.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened at about 20:00 local time on Saturday near the stadium, where a university football game had recently taken place.
  • Police said 11 people were injured by gunfire and another person hurt an ankle while fleeing.
  • Anthony Rivers III, 15, faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and a firearm possession charge.
  • Police said the victims did not appear to be the intended targets and that additional arrests were possible.
  • On Sunday, six victims were in hospital, including one in critical condition; five had been released.
  • Police Chief Lawrence Revell said officers carried victims through crowds to reach emergency responders.
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