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UPDATE 4:30 PM ET: Police now say two people are dead, five other victims are hospitalized, plus the shooter. See new report for updated details.
UPDATE 2:00 pm ET Thursday: Multiple fatalities have been reported in a shooting at the Florida State University.
This is a developing story, and conflicting numbers are still being reported.
The Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare has announced they have at least six injured as of 1:45 PM. Five in serious condition, one in critical condition.
Local hospital @TMHFORLIFE says they have at least six injured as of 1:45 PM. Five in serious condition— one in critical. pic.twitter.com/fCjeoPbyLP
— Forrest Saunders (@FBSaunders) April 17, 2025
FBI Director Kash Patel wrote, “My team and I have been briefed on the tragic shooting at Florida State and our FBI Jacksonville team is on the ground assisting. We will provide full support to local law enforcement as needed. Please keep the FSU community in your prayers.”
My team and I have been briefed on the tragic shooting at Florida State and our FBI Jacksonville team is on the ground assisting. We will provide full support to local law enforcement as needed. Please keep the FSU community in your prayers.
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) April 17, 2025
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino also commented on the shooting, saying, “The FBI is on the scene at FSU. I am en route back to DC from our LA office but we are getting updates on the situation on the plane. We will update you as we learn more.”
The FBI is on the scene at FSU. I am en route back to DC from our LA office but we are getting updates on the situation on the plane. We will update you as we learn more.
— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) April 17, 2025
NEW VIDEO RELEASED:
New video appears to show a shooter with a pistol at FSU pic.twitter.com/PGBEIFoChX
— Old Row (@OldRowOfficial) April 17, 2025
Graphic Video Shows Multiple Victims Down During Active Shooter Incident at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Multiple people who were injured being loaded into ambulances outside the Student Union. Suspect in custody. FSU Active Shooter.https://t.co/RmrwhQ0YkP
— News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) April 17, 2025
SEE ORIGINAL REPORT BELOW:
At around noon on Thursday, police began responding to an “active shooter” situation at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.
The shooting reportedly started in the Student Union. According to a spokesperson at the Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, at least four people with injuries have been brought to the hospital. Local media is reporting that police have taken one person into custody.
The university posted an “FSU ALERT” on social media, which reads, “[04-17-2025 12:01 PM] An active shooter has been reported in the area of Student Union. 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.”
An active shooter has been reported in the area of Student Union. 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 measur https://t.co/cBrbt0cLe6
— FSU Alert (@FSUAlert) April 17, 2025
Another post at 12:19pm ET reads, “This is a Emergency Message for Florida State University Tallahassee Campus. Continue to shelter in place. Police have responded to an active shooter call at the Student Union. Stay alert for more information.”
This is a Emergency Message for Florida State University Tallahassee Campus.
Continue to shelter in place. Police have responded to an active shooter call at the Student Union. Stay alert for more information.
Persons in need of immediate emergency ass https://t.co/VWifBqyLwW
— FSU Alert (@FSUAlert) April 17, 2025
A video shows students fleeing for their lives.
News Channel 3 Now reported, “At least 4 victims at nearby hospital, witness reports seeing someone exit student union with handgun.”
Active shooter reported in the area of Student Union at Florida State University (FSU). At least 4 victims at nearby hospital, witness reports seeing someone exit student union with handgunhttps://t.co/GDJkxOUezv pic.twitter.com/O6WoEmiakn
— News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) April 17, 2025
An updated FSU ALERT at 12:39 pm ET reads, “This is a Emergency Message for Florida State University Tallahassee Campus. Continue to shelter in place. Police have responded to an active shooter call at the Student Union. Stay alert for more information.”
This is a Emergency Message for Florida State University Tallahassee Campus.
Continue to shelter in place. Police have responded to an active shooter call at the Student Union. Stay alert for more information.
Persons in need of immediate emergency ass https://t.co/gEA734rmI0
— FSU Alert (@FSUAlert) April 17, 2025
Student Garrett Harvey posted one video showing students running from the shooting.
There is a shooting around the student
Union. People are running across TN Street pic.twitter.com/B47a4iKJ8h— Garrett Harvey (@WeatherGarrett) April 17, 2025
In one video posted to social media, a victim is seen been carried out by police and paramedics.
🚨 #BREAKING: ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Shots have rung out near the Student Union, and gunshot victims can be seen carried out by paramedics and police
Victims being transported right now
This is still developing. Pray for the victims. pic.twitter.com/Kl09u7aAgv
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 17, 2025
Another video posted to social media shows students hiding in a classroom.
🚨BREAKING🚨
Current footage shows the inside of a Florida State University classroom during the active shooter situation. Voices can be heard pleading to be let in. Reports indicate this may involve a team of active shooters, with at least one individual already detained. pic.twitter.com/T7fROifx9C
— Network Axis Group (@NetAxisGroup) April 17, 2025
Another video appears to show someone being taken into custody:
FSU possible shooting suspect in custody pic.twitter.com/by7dyLDfrX
— Zach (@sportfan1244) April 17, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wrote, “Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding.”
Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding. https://t.co/gT4mDwWsGC
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) April 17, 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced, “The @FBI is on the scene at Florida State and we are in communication with agents on the ground. Our priority is the safety of everyone involved. We will keep updating as we learn more. Praying for all.”
The @FBI is on the scene at Florida State and we are in communication with agents on the ground. Our priority is the safety of everyone involved. We will keep updating as we learn more. Praying for all.
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) April 17, 2025
🙏. My daughter is there.
— Christine (@Christine793084) April 17, 2025
Active Shooter situation unfolding at the FSU student Union across from EOAS. All FSU Students need to stay indoors and shelter in place! So far as we know the EOAS is safe. @abc27 @WCTV pic.twitter.com/KW77QxUBS9
— Daniella Streety (@streetywx) April 17, 2025
The scene at Florida State University, where there is an active shooter reported pic.twitter.com/FJgMdn4Mnl
— Alicia Devine (@alicia_c_devine) April 17, 2025
Our office isn’t too far from here. Lot of law enforcement heading towards campus: https://t.co/ObeQnnUJkw pic.twitter.com/C3glWtBboL
— Forrest Saunders (@FBSaunders) April 17, 2025
I have seen multiple injured being loaded into ambulances outside the Student Union. One man was shackled by law enforcement before being taken from the scene. pic.twitter.com/OfzKCxuB1J
— Forrest Saunders (@FBSaunders) April 17, 2025
After sheltering in place, students seen leaving the area with their hands above their heads: pic.twitter.com/AlORAv6TQy
— Forrest Saunders (@FBSaunders) April 17, 2025
Continue to shelter in place. Police have responded to an active shooter call at the Student Union. Stay alert for more information. Persons in need of immediate emergency assistance should call 9-1-1 or FSUPD at 850-644-1234.
All classes and university events including… pic.twitter.com/htXm4555Fi
— Florida State University (@FloridaState) April 17, 2025
A suspect is in custody in the Thursday shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee, multiple sources told ABC News, adding that the search for possible additional shooters is ongoing.
A student on campus shared what she’s heard.https://t.co/4MlnQ4P9cZ pic.twitter.com/4GkUU9XTlA
— ABC News (@ABC) April 17, 2025
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