Teen, 15, charged with 11 counts of attempted murder in Tallahassee mass shooting
A 15-year-old has been arrested after a mass shooting near Perry and Manatee streets in Tallahassee left 11 people injured. Anthony Rivers III faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder.
Tallahassee teenager arrested after mass shooting leaves 11 injured near FAMU
A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Florida, that left 11 people injured, katv.com reports. The shooting occurred at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, 24 October, near Perry and Manatee streets. No deaths have been reported.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell announced on Sunday, 25 October, that detectives had arrested Anthony Rivers III. In consultation with State Attorney Jack Campbell, the teenager is being charged with 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent.
Revell described the arrest as "a significant step forward," but confirmed the investigation remains active and that additional arrests are possible.
Investigators believe a physical altercation preceded the shooting. Detectives have also established that none of the 11 injured victims appear to have been intended targets, Revell said.
As of a Sunday morning update, five victims had been discharged from hospital while six remained under treatment. One of those still hospitalised was listed in critical condition.
Officers responded immediately to the scene, and detectives from the department's Violent Crimes Unit worked through the night reviewing digital evidence and investigative leads. Canvassing of the area and collection of physical evidence continued into Sunday morning.
Police are urging anyone with information — including photos or video — to contact the dedicated tip line at 850-891-4610 or submit evidence online at TallahasseePD.evidence.com. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS.
"We will determine what happened, identify those responsible, and get answers for all of the victims, their families and everyone impacted by this tragedy," Revell said. "We know there are people who saw something, heard something or may have video that could help us piece together exactly what happened. We need our community's help. No detail is too small, and no piece of information should go unreported. If you know something, please share it with our detectives. Your information could be the key to holding those responsible accountable."
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