A suspect was taken into police custody following the shooting incident at the Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. “Multiple victims” were reported in the incident and the extent of their injuries was not immediately known.
At least six people were being treated, including one person who was in critical condition, a spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare told news agency AP.
Authorities were yet to release details about the suspect or how the shooting unfolded.
Meanwhile, in a statement on its social media handle, the Tallahesse Police Department said the campus was now secure.
“The @FloridaState campus has been secured. Multiple law enforcement agencies remain on site for the ongoing investigation. The Student Union & surrounding area are still considered an active crime scene. Individuals should not return to the area for any reason,” the statement said.
“Busing is underway to help students reach the reunification point at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center,” it added.
‘It was about survival’
Ryan Cedergren, a 21-year-old communications student, said he and about 30 others hid in the bowling alley in the lower level of the student union after seeing students running from a nearby bar.
“In that moment, it was survival,” he remarked.
Joshua Sirmans, 20, was in the university’s main library, when alarms began going off warning of an active shooter. Law enforcement officers escorted him and other students from the library with their hands over their heads.
President Trump, Florida governor DeSantis react
President Donald Trump was briefed on the shooting. “It’s a horrible thing. It’s horrible that things like this takes place,” he stated.
Florida governor Ron DeSantis wrote on X: “Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding.”
Florida State University is one of 12 public universities in the state, with its main campus in Tallahassee. About 44,000 students are enrolled in the university, per the school’s 2024 fact sheet.
The university cancelled all classes and events for Thursday, advising everyone to avoid coming to the main campus. It also called off all home athletic events through Sunday.
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