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At least six people were hospitalized and a suspect was in custody as police responded to shooting on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, officials said.
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WATCH HEREThe university's FSU Alert account on X said the shooting was reported in the area of the Student Union.
This is a Emergency Message for Florida State University Tallahassee Campus.
— FSU Alert (@FSUAlert) 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 ass https://t.co/VWifBqyLwW
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People in the area were told to shelter in place while police responded.
"Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures," the alert read.
At least six people were hospitalized, officials from Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said. One patient was in critical condition and the rest were in serious condition.
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Law enforcement officers were seen running on the campus with rifles in videos posted on X. Other videos showed students and others running on the campus.
Tallahassee Police officials confirmed a suspect was taken into custody but gave no other information on that person.
FBI agents were responding to the campus and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement officials also said they were "actively engaged in the incident."
FDLE is actively engaged in the incident on FSU's campus, and we will update the public with more information as soon as possible.
— FDLE (@fdlepio) April 17, 2025
“Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding,” Gov. Ron DeSantis wrote in a post on X.
No other information was immediately available.
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