Breaking: Multiple People Injured in Shooting at Florida State University, Suspect in Custody
An active shooter situation unfolded this Thursday at Florida State University, leaving multiple people hospitalized and a community shaken.
The university and authorities have confirmed that the suspect is now in custody and the threat has been contained. But the trauma still lingers, especially for students who had to hide in fear, unsure if they’d make it out alive.
At least four individuals were transported to nearby hospitals following the incident.
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FSU officials quickly issued a shelter-in-place alert after the shooting broke out near the student union, warning students and staff to protect themselves until police could secure the scene.
“An active shooter has been reported in the area of Student Union,” the university said in a post on X. “Police are on scene or on the way. Continue to seek shelter and await further instructions. Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures.”
The fact that students had to be told to stay away from doors and windows… that’s a whole different kind of reality these days. These young folks came for an education and left with trauma.
Hospitals Respond: Tallahassee Memorial Actively Treating Shooting Victims
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare confirmed it was actively treating multiple patients from the Florida State University shooting. Their team released a statement noting that while details are still developing, medical professionals are fully engaged and responding with urgency.
“The staff at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare is receiving and caring for patients from the reported shooting at the university,” the statement read.
“At this time, details are still unfolding, and we do not yet have specific information to share,” the hospital added. “However, we want to assure the community that our teams are fully mobilized and prepared to provide the highest level of care and support to all those affected.”
FSU Campus in Shock as Officials Work to Reassure Community
Authorities have not yet released the name of the suspect, and no motive has been shared at this time. But local law enforcement is urging calm while investigations continue. Police have said the situation is under control, though they remain on scene conducting interviews and processing evidence.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis commented on X (formerly Twitter), saying,
“Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding.”
