Active Shooter at Florida State University: Suspect in Custody, Multiple Injured

MAK Gojar

12 months ago

Active Shooter at Florida State University: Suspect in Custody, Multiple Injured

Tallahassee, FL – April 17, 2025 — Florida State University (FSU) is under lockdown following reports of an active shooter on campus. A suspect has been taken into custody, according to the Tallahassee Police Department, but authorities have confirmed multiple injuries related to the incident.

FSU Campus Locked Down Amidst Shooting at Student Union

The situation began late Thursday morning when FSU issued an emergency alert through its alerts.fsu.edu portal, warning students and faculty to “shelter in place” after an active shooter was reported in the vicinity of the Student Union. Law enforcement officers responded rapidly, with U.S. Marshals, Tallahassee Police, FSUPD, and Leon County Sheriff’s Office on the scene.

Timeline of Key Events at FSU Shooting

12:28 PM – Helicopters from the Leon County Sheriff’s Office hovered over campus. Multiple first responder units, including fire services and state troopers, were dispatched.
12:37 PM – Leon County Schools confirmed all public schools in the area were placed under lockdown as a precaution.
12:42 PM – Four individuals were reportedly transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH). The hospital confirmed it’s actively treating patients from the FSU incident.
12:48 PM – FSU reissued its “shelter in place” directive via its alert system, urging anyone on campus to stay indoors and away from doors and windows.
12:51 PM – Journalists on campus reported videos of students being evacuated with hands raised as a safety protocol.
12:58 PM – Armed U.S. Marshals helped evacuate the area near West Call and Dewey streets, emphasizing that many people were still inside the Student Union.
1:05 PM – Tallahassee police confirmed a suspect is in custody. However, details regarding fatalities remain unconfirmed.

TMH Issues Official Statement

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) released a statement confirming it is caring for patients related to the incident. “Our teams are fully mobilized and prepared to provide the highest level of care and support,” the statement read. TMH is working closely with public safety officials and will provide further updates as information becomes available.

Eyewitness Accounts and Campus Reaction

Students and faculty described hearing semi-automatic gunfire and seeing heavily armed officers sweeping buildings like Bellamy Hall, which was placed on lockdown and evacuated floor by floor. One FSU employee reported hearing shots inside the building, while another confirmed loud, rapid bursts that resembled automatic weapon fire.

Current Status and Next Steps

As of now, one suspect is in custody, but FSU remains under a shelter-in-place order. Emergency responders are working to secure the campus and evacuate remaining students safely.

Authorities have requested the public to avoid the area while investigations continue.

🔴 What You Should Do If You’re On Campus

Remain sheltered in place until authorities give the all-clear.
Lock all doors and stay away from windows.
Call 911 or FSUPD at 850-644-1234 for emergency help.

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