The chief of the FSU police confirms two people are dead and five have been hospitalized after a shooting on the campus of Florida State University.
FSU announces the threat has been "neutralized" and in an updated alert: "The following buildings are currently CLOSED as they are still an active crime scene: Student Union, Bellamy, HCB Classroom Building, Rovetta A&B, Moore Auditorium, Shaw, Pepper, Hecht House and Carraway. Individuals should not return to these buildings to retrieve personal property at this time. Individuals are free to move about other areas of campus. Individuals who may have witnessed anything of value should call 850-891-4987."
FSU Alert pushing out a new notification:
Florida A&M University also announcing because of the incident at FSU, all of the classes and activities on its campus have been canceled for the remainder of the day.
Florida State University is telling students and staff on its Tallahassee campus to shelter in place.
Police are responding to an active shooter call at the Student Union.
The school releasing an Emergency Message on social media saying, "lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures."
Florida Department of Law Enforcement saying it is actively engaged in the incident on the campus.
Governor Ron DeSantis going on X to post about the shooting:
Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody also posted online:
Leon County Schools nearby are on lockdown. The school district posting on X: "Our high schools will still dismiss at 1:50. Bus drivers have been instructed to reroute away from Tennessee Street. We have made announcements on the high school campuses to stay away from the FSU campus as well."
A Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare spokesperson has confirmed to the Tallahassee Democrat that six patients are being treated at the facility. One is in critical condition. The others are in serious condition.
The paper has also cited a Tallahassee police spokesperson who says one person is in custody.