TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State University was the site of an active shooter on Thursday near the area of the Student Union.
Update 3:30 p.m. ET April 17: Live updates have ceased in this report.
Update 2:50 p.m. ET April 17: The extent of injuries and casualties has been unclear as law enforcement works to confirm events of the day and as they continue to sweep the campus.
The number of victims and their conditions are subject to change as the investigation continues.
Athletic events canceled through Sunday
Update 2:34 p.m. ET April 17: FSU has canceled all home athletic events through Sunday. The events include three baseball and three softball games. It is not known if the away sporting events are canceled or postponed.
6 hospitalized
Update 1:54 p.m. ET April 17: At least six people are hospitalized, with one in critical condition, a spokesperson with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare told several media outlets, including The Associated Press and CNN. The five others are in serious condition.
Trump briefed
Update 1:47 p.m. ET April 17: In an Oval Office media availability with the Prime Minister of Italy, President Donald Trump said he has been briefed on the situation.
Police continue to clear rooms across campus. Anyone at the school was told to remain in their shelter location until law enforcement contacted them.
DeSantis statement; FBI on scene
Update 1:32 p.m. ET April 17: Gov. Ron DeSantis posted to X, writing, “Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding.”
The campus is only a few miles from the governor’s mansion and the Florida State Capitol Complex.
The FBI is responding to the scene. The agency has a small office in Tallahassee, a sub-office of its Jacksonville field office.
Agents from both Tallahassee and Jacksonville are on the scene or on the way.
Suspect in custody
Update 1:17 p.m. ET April 17: Police have a suspect in custody.
FSU 2014 shooting
Update 1:10 p.m. ET April 17: This is not the first time the campus has been the target of a school shooting. Three people were shot - two students and an employee - on Nov. 20, 2014. A gunman opened fire at the campus library just after midnight. At the time 300 to 400 students were inside studying for finals.
The gunman was shot and killed by police. No students died in that attack.
Students evacuated
Update 12:59 p.m. ET April 17: Students who had been sheltering in place have left buildings with their hands above their heads.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare said it is “receiving and caring for patients.”
“At this time, details are still unfolding, and we do not yet have specific information to share,” a spokesperson said. “However, we want to assure the community that our teams are fully mobilized and prepared to provide the highest level of care and support to all those affected.”
Events, classes canceled
Update 12:47 p.m. ET April 17: All events and classes on campus tonight have been canceled. Those who are not already on campus are being told not to travel to the university.
Four taken to hospital
Update 12:40 p.m. ET April 17: At least four people were taken to an area hospital for treatment. There is no word on their conditions or what their injuries were.
Original report: FSU has activated its FSU Alert Emergency Notification & Warning System.
Police are on the Tallahassee campus and people there are being told to seek shelter and wait for further instructions.
Some schools near the campus are under lockdown, the Leon County School District spokesperson told WCTV, but specific schools were not provided.
Editor’s note: In reporting on the Florida State University shooting Thursday, we cited an incorrect number of fatalities based on details provided by law enforcement. We take our responsibility to report accurate information very seriously and we deeply regret this mistake.