A 15-year-old boy has been charged in a mass shooting outside Bragg Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. The shooting took place on October 24, 2026, during Florida A&M University’s homecoming events. Eleven people were injured in the attack.
Police arrested Anthony Rivers III on October 25, one day after the shooting. He faces 11 counts of attempted homicide and one count of possessing a firearm as a delinquent. State officials said he would be charged as an adult.
The case has raised concern in the local community. The shooting happened near a busy stadium after a homecoming football game. Many people were in the area for the event when gunfire broke out.
Police have said the shooting may have started after an argument between people who knew each other. Investigators do not believe the injured people were the planned targets. They are still working to learn what led to the violence.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said an altercation took place before the shots were fired. He also said the case remains under investigation. Police first believed that one person had fired the shots, but they have not ruled out further arrests.
Authorities have not released all details about the events that led to the shooting. Investigators are working to establish each person’s role and whether others may have been involved. Police have also not said that every question about the attack has been answered.
The shooting left 11 people hurt. The incident caused fear among people who had gathered for the university’s homecoming activities. The event is an important part of the local calendar and often draws students, families, alumni and visitors.
Rivers appeared in court on October 26 for a juvenile detention hearing. Judge Andrew Sheeran ordered that he remain in secure detention while the case moves forward. The hearing took place as prosecutors outlined limits they wanted placed on his contact with others.
Assistant State Attorney Linda Berman asked the court to prevent Rivers from contacting victims and witnesses. She also requested limits on his use of social media and the internet without adult supervision. The request included an exception for school-related use under supervision.
The judge said calls made from detention would be monitored and logged. Such rules can help officials track contact and protect people connected to an ongoing case.
Rivers’ mother attended the hearing by video link. During the session, she said, “This is a lie.” Her audio was then muted.
Officials have not said that the case has reached a final outcome. The charges are allegations, and the legal process will determine what the evidence shows. Rivers is entitled to the legal protections that apply to a person accused of a crime.
The decision to charge the teenager as an adult means the case will proceed under the relevant adult criminal process. State Attorney Jack Campbell confirmed that Rivers was moved from the Juvenile Assessment Center to the Leon County Detention Facility.
The attempted homicide charges relate to the 11 people who were injured. The separate firearm charge concerns the alleged possession of a gun by a person classified as a delinquent. Court proceedings will address the charges and the evidence presented by prosecutors.
Police are continuing to examine the shooting and the events that came before it. Their investigation may help clarify how the dispute began, who took part and whether other suspects should face charges.
The attack has renewed concerns about gun violence at large public events. Stadium areas can draw large crowds before and after games, making a shooting especially frightening for people nearby. In this case, the investigation remains active, and officials have urged the legal process to establish the facts.
For now, Rivers remains in secure detention as the case proceeds. Police have not ruled out additional arrests, and investigators continue to work on the circumstances surrounding the shooting outside Bragg Stadium.
