DEVELOPING STORY: An active shooter has been reported at Florida State University near the student union building. Multiple people have been shot. Video and photographs from the scene showed several individuals covered in blood in a grassy area of the campus.
“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.”
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“I’m shaking … It’s just a lot going on,” student Emily Palmer told CNN from the safety of her student housing. “I’m concerned about my friends. “I have friends in class right who are getting evacuated by police with their hands up.”
Will Schatz told the Tallahassee Democrat he was in Strozier Library on campus around noon with friends when he saw people running. He ran with them, exiting the back of the library at West Call and Dewey streets.
“I could have sworn I saw a cop running after somebody and screaming something when we ran out,” he told the newspaper. “Then when I got out, I heard seven to eight gunshots. I’m not sure if that was the shooter shooting or if the cops shot the shooter.”
Richard Rind, the university’s director of transportation and parking, told CNN he was sheltered in place Thursday as emergency vehicles descended on campus.
“Many emergency vehicles on scene but can’t see much as we are locked down in a building across the street,” Rind told CNN, adding he heard shots and saw people running as the incident unfolded Thursday afternoon.
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital reports they have received at least four victims.
TMH is actively receiving and caring for patients related to an incident that has occurred at Florida State University. At this time, details are still unfolding, and we do not yet have specific information to share. 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.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.We ask for your patience and compassion during this difficult time.