A shooting near Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee left 12 people injured on Saturday night, including 11 with gunshot wounds, authorities said.

The incident occurred near the university’s campus on Perry Street. Tallahassee police reported that six adults and six juveniles were among those injured.

“At least three of the shooting victims have sustained serious injuries, while nine others are reported to be in stable condition,” police said in a statement.

Physical Altercation Preceded Shooting

Initial findings indicated that a physical altercation took place before the shooting, police said. Authorities did not immediately provide further details about what led to the violence.

“It is especially heartbreaking to know that children are among those injured,” Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said.

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The New York Post reported that the youngest person shot was 11 years old. However, police had not immediately responded to a Reuters request for comment on the reported age.

The newspaper also reported that an altercation at a homecoming party escalated into gunfire. According to its account, a fight involving two or three people led to shots being fired shortly before 8 p.m.

Police Investigate Circumstances

Tallahassee police said their violent crimes unit was investigating the incident. Authorities had not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Florida A&M University addressed the incident in a post on X, stating: “The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority.”

The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to establish what happened and identify those responsible.