FAMU issues alert to shelter in place after police activity near Bragg Stadium

UPDATE: TPD reports shooting on Perry Street after FAMU issues ‘shelter in place alert’

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The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) posted on social media that it “is currently investigating a shooting on Perry Street. At this time, the number of victims and the extent of their injuries are unknown.”

“Community members are encouraged to avoid the area while officers conduct their investigation,” the post on social media said.

Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

As the news broke, people on Perry Street began to post on social media what they saw.

“Perry St was wild tonight. Running, falling, ducking and hiding,” one person wrote.

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Florida A&M University issued a public safety alert Saturday night warning people to avoid the area around Bragg Memorial Stadium because of police activity.

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“FAMU Alert: Police activity near Bragg Stadium and perry street. Avoid the area or shelter in place if nearby,” the university said in the social media alert.

The alert was posted at about 8:40 p.m., shortly after FAMU’s homecoming football loss.

The university did not immediately provide details about what prompted the police response or whether anyone had been injured. A Tallahassee Police Department Watch commander was not immediately available.

People near Bragg Stadium and Perry Street were advised either to avoid the area or shelter in place.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FAMU issues alert to shelter in place after police activity near Bragg Stadium

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Reporting by William L. Hatfield, Tallahassee Democrat / Tallahassee Democrat

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This story was originally published October 24, 2026 at 9:03 PM.