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Florida police respond to reports of an active shooter
Florida police respond to reports of an active shooter on Florida State University’s campus on Thursday afternoon. (Credit: Garrett Harvey via Storyful)
Florida State University (FSU) police are responding to an “active scene” on its Tallahassee campus and are working to “get it under control.” The university wrote on X that an active shooter was reported and instructed those on campus to shelter in place.
A senior Florida law enforcement source told Fox News that at least one person was in custody, but could not confirm if the individual was a shooter. Additionally, the FBI’s Jacksonville field office and Tallahassee resident agency office are on the scene.
“My team and I are monitoring reports of an active shooter on FSU’s campus. It’s too early to understand the extent of the violence, but early reports are very disturbing,” Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., wrote on X. Florida State University is in Dunn’s district. “Follow all local guidance. Shelter in place. Stay safe. Thank you to our brave first responders for responding to the situation.”
People comfort each other on Florida State University’s campus in Tallahassee, where law enforcement responded to a reported active shooter incident on Thursday, April 17. (AP/Kate Payne)
President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation and made a brief comment in the Oval office.
“The [FBI] is on the scene at Florida State and we are in communication with agents on the ground. Our priority is the safety of everyone involved. We will keep updating as we learn more. Praying for all,” Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote.
FBI Director Kash Patel said he was briefed on the situation, and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed that the bureau was on the scene at FSU.
“The FBI is on the scene at FSU. I am en route back to DC from our LA office but we are getting updates on the situation on the plane. We will update you as we learn more,” Bongino wrote in a post on X.
A map of Florida State University showing the student union building
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) sent Fox News a statement on the situation, saying that they have received patients “related to an incident” at FSU. However, TMH did not give any information on how many patients or what treatments were administered, citing patient privacy concerns.
“At this time, details are still unfolding, and we do not yet have specific information to share. 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. We remain in close coordination with emergency responders and public safety officials,” TMH wrote.
First responders at FSU during a possible active shooter situation.
Tallahassee police and firefighters have been dispatched to the scene.
“I was getting food at the Panera and heard a group of girls saying something about a gun, right after I heard the shots and immediately started running. I ran out the back of the union and as I was running I heard more shots coming from the entrance of the union,” FSU student Cole Summers, who was in the student union, told Fox News Digital.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., wrote on the social media platform X that, “Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding.”
Emergency vehicles near Florida State University amid reports of a possible active shooter situation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.