TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — According to AP a shooting on the Florida State University campus Thursday prompted a major law enforcement response and sent an unknown number of people to the hospital, according to Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.
The hospital confirmed it is actively treating victims but could not confirm how many have been admitted. The situation remains ongoing.
An active shooter alert was issued by FSU around midday, directing police to respond near the student union. Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged the incident on X, writing, “Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding.”
Emergency vehicles from multiple agencies flooded the scene as students fled the area. According to witness reports many were visibly shaken, clinging to phones and each other while awaiting updates.
Officers were seen evacuating students from the library with their hands over their heads.
Dozens of students were seen gathered near the music school as the campus remains on high alert.
