Police investigating shooting near FAMU in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WWSB) - The Tallahassee Police Department is investigating a shooting near Florida A M University Saturday night.Police confirmed officers were responding to the area of Perry Street and Manatee Street in Tallahassee.The incident prompted a safety alert from FAMU, which urged people near Bragg Memorial Stadium and Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place.The alert was issued during the university’s Homecoming weekend, which included a football game at Bragg Memorial Stadium Saturday.Police had not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the number of victims or the extent of their injuries, in the initial reports.The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone in the area is encouraged to follow instructions from law enforcement and university officials.ABC 7 will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.