An armed 20-year-old man opened fire at the Florida State University student union during lunchtime, resulting in two fatalities and six injuries before law enforcement intervened. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, with the Tallahassee Police Department leading the investigation.
FSU President Richard McCullough expressed deep sorrow over the violence that unfolded on campus, emphasizing the tragic nature of the events. The alleged shooter, identified as the son of a long-serving Leon County Sheriff deputy, refused to cooperate with authorities and was subsequently shot after failing to surrender his weapon.
The incident prompted an extensive response from local law enforcement agencies, with students, faculty, and employees advised to seek shelter until the situation was deemed under control. Counseling services have been made available for those affected, and the university has suspended classes and athletic events in the aftermath of the shooting.