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Several people have been injured after a gunman opened fire on the campus of Florida State University | Several people have been injured after a gunman opened fire on the campus of Florida State University |
A shooting at Florida State University has left several people injured, including the suspected gunman, who is now in custody, various media outlets have reported. There are unconfirmed reports of fatalities. | |
The incident reportedly unfolded around midday on Thursday near the Student Union building on the Tallahassee campus, prompting a swift lockdown and shelter-in-place orders for students and staff. More than 42,000 students are enrolled at Florida State University’s main campus. | |
According to a law enforcement source cited by CNN, three firearms were recovered: one on the suspect, a shotgun inside the Student Union, and another weapon in a nearby vehicle. | |
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare has said in a statement that six individuals were hospitalized following the attack. One victim remains in critical condition, while the other five are listed as serious. | |
Speaking at the White House, US President Donald Trump said he had been fully briefed about the shooting. | |
“It’s a horrible thing. It’s horrible that things like this take place,” he said. | |
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also expressed his condolences. | |
“Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding,” he wrote on X. | |
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