A suspect is in custody following a reported shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the situation. Preliminary reports indicate there may be injuries involved, though the extent of those injuries in unclear, according to the sources. “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.”
Florida State University offcials are advising people to “seek shelter and await further instructions” amid reports of an active shooter on campus. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said it is actively receiving and caring for patients related to the incident but did not have specific information to share. “We remain in close coordination with emergency responders and public safety officials. Out of respect for patient privacy and to ensure accurate information, we will provide updates as soon as they are available,” the facility said. We ask for your patience and compassion during this difficult time. Reports place the alleged shooter near the college’s student union, according to an alert from FSU.
Florida State University (FSU) police are responding to an "active scene" on its Tallahassee campus and are working to "get it under control." The university wrote on X that an active shooter was reported and instructed those on campus to shelter in place. Tallahassee police and firefighters have been dispatched to the scene.
