TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – An active shooter was reported at Florida State University on Thursday.
The reported shooter was located in the area of Student Union, according to university police.
Police said they had responded to the scene as of 12:20 p.m. ET. As of 12:39 p.m., those in the area were being told to “continue to shelter in place.”
People on the campus and in the immediate area were also being told to lock and stay away from all windows and doors, according to an alert issued by FSU on X.
Law enforcement was also “actively clearing rooms on the main campus” as of 1:04 p.m., according to the FSU emergency alert system.
“Persons in need of immediate emergency assistance should call 9-1-1 or FSUPD at 850-644-1234,” the alert said.
A nearby hospital says it is treating people affected by the shooting. Sarah Cannon, a spokesperson with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, said the hospital cannot yet confirm the number of people in care, and said the details are still unfolding.
This is a developing story. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
