April 17 (Reuters) – At least one person was killed and six others were wounded on Thursday after a shooting at Florida State University, and a suspect was taken into custody, according to media reports.
ABC News, citing multiple unnamed law enforcement officials, reported that at least one person died.
Police believe a single suspect carried out the shooting, three law enforcement officials told CNN. Florida State University’s emergency notification system wrote on social media that “law enforcement has neutralized the threat” – but did not provide more details.
A nearby hospital, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, said in a statement it had received six patients – one in critical condition and the rest in serious condition.
Gunshots were reported at midday at the Student Union building on the FSU campus in the state capital of Tallahassee. Students and faculty were told to shelter in place as police responded. More than 42,000 students attend classes at the main campus.
FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X that he had been briefed on the shooting and that a team from the Jacksonville FBI field office was assisting. “We will provide full support to local law enforcement as needed,” he added.
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