The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLW) is responding to an active shooter incident Thursday at the Florida State University (FSU) campus in Tallahassee, according to a statement. Police reportedly detained the suspect.
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“FDLE is actively engaged in incidents on FSU’s campus. We will provide information as soon as possible to update the public,” the police agency said in an Eastern statement Thursday at 12:40pm. (Related: Nashville School Shooter Audrey Hale’s diary entry makes her want to kill her race)
FDLE is actively engaged in incidents on FSU’s campus and will update the public with more information as soon as possible.
– fdle (@fdlepio) April 17, 2025
“Please continue to evacuate. The police have responded to a call to an active shooter at the Student Union. For more information, please leave a warning,” FSU said in a social media post. “All class and university events, including track and field events scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, have been cancelled. Individuals who are not currently on the main campus should avoid coming to Tallahassee’s main campus.”
We will continue to evacuate. Police responded to active shooter calls at the Student Union. Stay alerts for more information. Anyone in need of immediate emergency assistance should call 9-1-1 or FSUPD at 850-644-1234.
All classes and university events including pic.twitter.com/htxm4555fi
– Florida State University (@floridastate) April 17, 2025
“Be prepared to stay away from all doors and windows and take additional protection measures,” the school’s warning said, The Associated Press. It has been reported.
A hospital near the campus is treating people affected by the incident, said Sarah Cannon, a spokesman for Tallahassee Memorial Medical. She was unable to confirm the number of people caring for them to the AP. She said the incident was ongoing.
