At least 6 wounded, suspect in custody after shooting reported on Florida State University campus

Ana Ceballos and Milena Malaver, Miami Herald on Apr 17, 2025

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One person is in custody and at least six people are wounded, one critically on Thursday after someone reportedly opened fire near Florida State University’s student union.

Police swarmed the university’s Tallahassee campus with guns drawn around noon. Students hid in classrooms. Some fled the area with hands in the air, leaving behind backpacks, food and even shoes.

Tallahassee Police spokesperson Alicia Hill confirmed to the Miami Herald that one person is in custody. She said there are multiple victims but could not confirm an exact number.

A Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare spokeswoman confirmed that six people were being treated for injuries after the incident. Five were in serious condition, she said. One person was in critical condition.

Tallahassee Police said a student reunification center had been set up at the The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Law enforcement officers continued to search the campus, clearing rooms.

“It’s horrible that things like this take place,” said President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters Thursday from the Oval Office.

Reports of a shooting on campus first emerged at 12:02 p.m. over the school’s emergency alert system.

“Continue to seek shelter and await further instructions,” the university told students. “Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures.”

Local and state police rushed to the scene, as well as the FBI, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Videos posted to social media shortly after the shooting was first reported showed students walking with their hands raised, and officers running with guns drawn. Later, videos showed police calmly directing students about where they could and couldn’t go on campus.

“Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding,” Gov. Ron DeSantis posted to X.

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(Miami Herald editor David Smiley contributed to this report.)

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