Anthony Rivers III, 15, Makes First Court Appearance in Tallahassee, Florida, Shooting Case

Anthony Rivers III, the 15-year-old accused of shooting 11 people near Florida A&M University following its homecoming football game, has made his first appearance in a Leon County courtroom, according to reporter Jeffrey Burlew.

Teen Faces 11 Attempted Murder Charges

Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell announced Monday, October 26, that Rivers faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and a charge of possession of a firearm by a delinquent.

Police arrested him on Sunday, October 25.

Shooting Injured 12 People

The shooting occurred near Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday night, October 24.

Eleven people were struck by gunfire, while another person was injured while fleeing. Six of those injured were minors.

Police said an altercation preceded the shooting and investigators believe the victims were not the intended targets.