TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following a shooting incident at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, one individual has been taken into custody, with multiple reported injuries. The university issued an active shooting alert around noon Thursday in response to the reported active shooter near the Student Union on campus.
Law enforcement has reportedly neutralized the threat, advising individuals to avoid specific areas on campus designated as active crime scenes. Students are urged to stay indoors, allowing first responders and university staff to assist those in need. Classes and campus activities have been canceled through Friday, April 18, with essential employees receiving further instructions from supervisors.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis extended prayers to the FSU community, with a student reunification center being set up at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on campus. More than 44,000 students attend FSU, with the university’s main campus located in Tallahassee.
This recent shooting incident is not the first at FSU, with a previous one occurring in 2014 at the Strozier Library. In that incident, three individuals were shot by a former student who expressed concerns about being monitored and targeted by the government. The attacker was subsequently killed by police.
The situation at FSU remains fluid, with officials yet to confirm the total number of injuries or whether any fatalities have occurred. Students and staff are advised to contact loved ones to update them on their status, as law enforcement continues to clear rooms on the main campus. Shelter-in-place measures remain in effect until law enforcement provides further instructions.
Updates on the FSU shooting investigation are expected as the situation unfolds, with law enforcement working diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone on campus.