Florida State University (FSU) officially announced this Thursday that the threat related to the shooting on its Tallahassee campus has been neutralized.
However, he warned that several buildings are still being treated as an active crime scene, so access to those areas remains restricted.
Through its official channels, FSU detailed that authorities have controlled the situation, but they requested the university community to avoid the Student Union, Bellamy, HCB Classroom Building, Rovetta A & B, Moore Auditorium, Shaw, Pepper, Hecht House, and Carraway while investigations are ongoing.
"The staff can move freely around other areas of the campus," the university stated, although it insisted that citizen collaboration remains crucial.
In this regard, they requested that anyone who has witnessed something relevant contact the authorities at 850-891-4987.
This new update comes after hours of tension experienced at FSU, where a report of an active shooter was issued around noon, prompting the campus to close and all academic and sports activities to be canceled.
According to CNN, at least six people were injured in the shooting that took place on Thursday at Florida State University, according to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, which had previously confirmed to the network that it was receiving and treating patients from the campus.
In addition, he emphasized that one of those patients is in critical condition, while five are in serious condition.
CNN also reported that a suspect was arrested following the shooting on the university campus.
On its part, Telemundo confirmed that a suspect was in police custody and reported that at least one person died as a result of the shooting at FSU.
The governor of Florida sent a message of support to the FSU community following the shooting that occurred on the main campus in Tallahassee.
"Our thoughts are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding," Ron DeSantis stated in a brief announcement released on the social media platform X after the incident became known.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shooting at Florida State University
What is the current status of the threat at Florida State University?
The threat at Florida State University has been neutralized. However, several buildings on campus, such as the Student Union and Bellamy, are still regarded as active crime scenes, and access to these areas is restricted.
How many people were affected by the shooting at FSU?
According to reports from Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, at least six people were injured in the shooting at Florida State University. Of those, one person is in critical condition and five are in serious condition. Additionally, the death of at least one person has been confirmed.
What actions have been taken following the shooting at Florida State University?
The authorities have controlled the situation and have detained a suspect related to the shooting. All academic and sports activities on campus have been canceled, and the university community has been urged to avoid restricted areas while investigations continue.
How has the community and the authorities responded to the shooting at FSU?
The university community has been on alert and following official updates. The governor of Florida sent a message of support to the FSU community and emphasized that state law enforcement is responding actively. The FBI is also collaborating in the investigation.
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