Update: Law enforcement verified during a press conference that two people were killed in the attack. Six were wounded, including the gunman who was shot by police.
Update: Three law enforcement officers told CNN they believe only one shooter was involved in the assault. The alleged gunman was also shot, but it is unclear who fired at him. He is now in custody.
The total number of wounded and dead has not yet been confirmed, with multiple reports giving conflicting numbers.
Tallahassee police are expected to hold a press conference in the afternoon.
Update: Law enforcement told WFTV that five people were killed in the shooting. They noted that there were two shooters, one of whom is also dead. It is not clear whether the gunman is being included in the total death count.
Original: Multiple people were injured during a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday.
The university in a post on X urged students to “Continue to shelter in place” and explained, “Police have responded to an active shooter call at the Student Union.”
This is a Emergency Message for Florida State University Tallahassee Campus.
— FSU Alert (@FSUAlert) April 17, 2025
Continue to shelter in place. Police have responded to an active shooter call at the Student Union. Stay alert for more information.
Persons in need of immediate emergency ass https://t.co/VWifBqyLwW
Footage circulating on social media showed the aftermath of the shooting. In one clip, a police officer can be seen walking next to a bleeding person lying on the ground. In another, police can be seen arrested the alleged gunman.
🚨BREAKING🚨
— Network Axis Group (@NetAxisGroup) April 17, 2025
Current footage shows the inside of a Florida State University classroom during the active shooter situation. Voices can be heard pleading to be let in. Reports indicate this may involve a team of active shooters, with at least one individual already detained. pic.twitter.com/T7fROifx9C
#BREAKING: Mass-shooting at Florida State University, at least 4 shot.
— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) April 17, 2025
Story developing. pic.twitter.com/B3gyhv7LIl
FSU SHOOTING: Reporter on-scene, at Florida State University, says multiple people with injuries have been loaded into ambulances, including one person who was shackled to a stretcher by law enforcement. pic.twitter.com/VFfGKDRQXM
— Breaking 4 News (@Breaking_4_News) April 17, 2025
Florida State Union possible suspect shooter in custody pic.twitter.com/5Iz0nuX3bC
— Mr PitBull (@MrPitbull07) April 17, 2025
Staff at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare is “receiving and caring for patients” from the shooting, a representative told NBC News.
"At this time, details are still unfolding, and we do not yet have specific information to share," the representative 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."
So far, six people have been hospitalized, according to the Tallahassee Democrat.
Tallahassee Democrat on Florida State University shooting: "A Tallahassee police spokesperson confirmed that one person is in custody but could not confirm any deaths. There were, however, 'multiple injuries.'"https://t.co/LgqqCb2HbE
— Steve Lookner (@lookner) April 17, 2025
Garrett Harvey, a student at the school, posted footage showing people running across the street during the shooting.
There is a shooting around the student
— Garrett Harvey (@WeatherGarrett) April 17, 2025
Union. People are running across TN Street pic.twitter.com/B47a4iKJ8h
This is a developing story. Townhall will provide updates.
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