A tragic incident unfolded today at Florida State University as a gunman opened fire on campus, leaving five individuals deceased. The attack prompted immediate panic and a swift response as students scrambled for safety amidst a rapidly escalating situation.
The alert sounded midday Thursday, triggering an urgent lockdown across the university. Students were quickly directed away from the student union building as authorities worked to secure the area.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare is currently providing medical care to those impacted by the violence.
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis conveyed his condolences and affirmed the state’s commitment to addressing the crisis, stating on X, “Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding.”
The situation remains fluid and further updates will be provided as they become available.