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Florida A&M homecoming shooting / Anthony Rivers III
Tallahassee, Florida · Evidence-first case file
Current status: Anthony Rivers III transferred to adult court; denied bond on 11 attempted second-degree murder counts · Updated October 31, 2026
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Charging clarification — October 26, 2026: Tallahassee Police reported 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent following the October 24 shooting. Eleven people sustained gunshot injuries and one additional person suffered an ankle injury while fleeing; do not characterize all twelve injuries as gunshot wounds. WFSU, quoting Tallahassee Police.
01 | Case overview and current legal status
Anthony Rivers III transferred to adult court; denied bond on 11 attempted second-degree murder counts.
Courthouse, judge and attorneys
Leon County, Florida. Judge Andrew Sheeran handled the initial juvenile detention proceeding. State Attorney Jack Campbell announced adult prosecution; a replacement arraignment date must be verified.
02 | Victim background
Eleven people suffered gunshot wounds near Bragg Memorial Stadium, including six minors; another person was injured while fleeing. Authorities reported no deaths.
03 | People and documented roles
Documented role 1
Anthony Rivers III, 15 — accused; being prosecuted as an adult.
Documented role 2
State Attorney Jack Campbell — announced the adult prosecution.
Documented role 3
Judge Andrew Sheeran — presided over the initial detention proceeding.
Documented role 4
Tallahassee Police Department — investigating agency.
04 | Interactive chronological timeline
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October 24, 2026, about 8 p.m.
Gunfire erupted near Perry and Manatee streets after the FAMU homecoming football game.
Gunfire erupted near Perry and Manatee streets after the FAMU homecoming football game.
October 25, 2026
Detectives arrested Rivers.
Detectives arrested Rivers.
October 26, 2026
A judge ordered detention restrictions while the investigation continued.
A judge ordered detention restrictions while the investigation continued.
October 28, 2026
The case was transferred to adult court, and a judge denied bond.
The case was transferred to adult court, and a judge denied bond.
Future setting
The previously reported November 16 arraignment was expected to change after transfer; verify the adult-court docket.
The previously reported November 16 arraignment was expected to change after transfer; verify the adult-court docket.
05 | Investigation and evidence
Evidence file 1
Community-submitted photos, video and other digital evidence.
Evidence file 2
Surveillance footage and witness accounts.
Evidence file 3
Ballistic and firearm evidence.
Evidence file 4
Medical records documenting eleven gunshot injuries and one fleeing-related injury.
06 | Prosecution and defense theories
Prosecution or investigative position
Authorities allege Rivers fired during an altercation, supporting 11 attempted second-degree murder counts and a firearm count. Police said additional arrests remained possible.
Defense position or evidentiary limitation
No complete defense theory was located. The arrest affidavit was reported sealed to protect the ongoing investigation.
07 | Trial testimony and courtroom developments
No trial testimony has occurred. The initial court imposed no-contact, monitored-call and social-media restrictions before the adult-court transfer.
Known witnesses and exhibits
No witness is described as scheduled to testify and no item is described as an admitted exhibit without a filed list, transcript or documented proceeding. Verified additions will be placed here chronologically.
08 | Verdict, sentencing and appeals
No verdict or sentence.
09 | Unresolved questions
- Who fired each shot?
- Were additional armed participants involved?
- Which surveillance, ballistic and phone evidence will be admissible?
- What is the operative adult charging instrument and arraignment date?
10 | Court records and source documents
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