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Two people have reportedly been killed and several others injured after a gunman opened fire on the Florida State University campus | |
A shooting at Florida State University has left two people dead and several injured, including the suspected gunman, who is now in custody, various media outlets have reported. | |
According to Florida State University Police Chief Jason Trumbower, the two people who died were not students at the university, but the shooter is believed to be a student, the AP reports. | |
NBC News has reported that the shooter is the 20-year-old son of a current sheriff’s deputy. Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil told the outlet that the suspect had access to one of his mother’s firearms. | |
According to a law enforcement source cited by CNN, three firearms were recovered: one on the suspect, a shotgun inside the Student Union building on the Tallahassee campus, and another weapon in a nearby vehicle. | |
The incident reportedly unfolded around midday on Thursday near the Student Union building, 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. | |
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. | 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. | 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. | “It’s a horrible thing. It’s horrible that things like this take place,” he said. |
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also expressed his condolences. | 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. | “Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding,” he wrote on X. |
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