TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A tragic shooting at Florida State University’s Student Union on Thursday left one dead and six injured, with the suspect, a deputy’s son, in custody. Authorities have detained a suspect in connection with the incident, which occurred around noon on the bustling campus in Florida’s capital.
The gunfire prompted an immediate lockdown, with students and faculty instructed to shelter in place as law enforcement swarmed the scene. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare reported treating six victims, one of whom was in critical condition, while the others were listed as serious.
Sources familiar with the investigation told CNN that police recovered three firearms: one in the suspect’s possession, another in a nearby vehicle, and a shotgun inside the Student Union. The suspect was apprehended shortly after the shooting, though official confirmation from law enforcement agencies was not immediately available.
FBI Director Kash Patel addressed the incident on X, stating that the Jacksonville FBI field office is supporting local authorities. “We are fully committed to assisting in this investigation,” Patel wrote.
The shooting adds to the grim tally of gun violence on U.S. campuses. Florida State, which enrolls over 42,000 students, previously endured a shooting in 2014 when a former student opened fire in the main library, injuring three people.
Details remain limited, and authorities have yet to release the identities of the victims or the suspect. The investigation is ongoing as the FSU community grapples with the aftermath of this devastating event.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A tragic shooting unfolded at Florida State University’s Student Union on Thursday, resulting in one fatality and six injuries, according to multiple media outlets. Authorities have detained a suspect in connection with the incident, which occurred around noon on the bustling campus in Florida’s capital.
The gunfire prompted an immediate lockdown, with students and faculty instructed to shelter in place as law enforcement swarmed the scene. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare reported treating six victims, one of whom was in critical condition, while the others were listed as serious.
Sources familiar with the investigation told CNN that police recovered three firearms: one in the suspect’s possession, another in a nearby vehicle, and a shotgun inside the Student Union. The suspect was apprehended shortly after the shooting, though official confirmation from law enforcement agencies was not immediately available.
FBI Director Kash Patel addressed the incident on X, stating that the Jacksonville FBI field office is supporting local authorities. Patel pledges full cooperation with ongoing investigation in statement.
The shooting adds to the grim tally of gun violence on U.S. campuses. Florida State, which enrolls over 42,000 students, previously endured a shooting in 2014 when a former student opened fire in the main library, injuring three people.
Details remain limited, and authorities have yet to release the identities of the victims or the suspect. The investigation is ongoing as the FSU community grapples with the aftermath of this devastating event.
