Fear Grips FSU Campus as Active Shooter Prompts Lockdown
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- Apr 17
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Fear Grips FSU Campus as Active Shooter Prompts Lockdown
Staff Reporter | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)
Published April 17, 2025
Tallahassee, FL - April 17, 2025 - A wave of fear rippled through the Florida State University (FSU) campus today as reports of an active shooter near the bustling Student Union sent the university into immediate lockdown. Just after the noon hour, the familiar rhythm of campus life was shattered, replaced by the chilling reality of an emergency situation that left students and faculty scrambling for safety and desperately seeking information.
The university swiftly issued an urgent alert at 12:02 PM via their FSU Alert system, a stark message appearing on their website and social media feeds urging everyone on campus to "lock your doors, stay away from windows, and be prepared to take further safety precautions." The alert specifically pinpointed the area around the Student Union, often a vibrant hub of student activity, as the location of the reported threat.
The raw emotion of the moment spilled onto social media, with students sharing snippets of the unfolding chaos. One shaky video captured the piercing wail of emergency sirens cutting through the air as people could be seen running, their faces etched with fear. Daniella Streety, a student caught in the unfolding events, recounted the harrowing sight of what appeared to be injured individuals being rushed away, accompanied by the overwhelming presence of law enforcement descending upon the scene.
Adding to the sense of urgency, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare confirmed they were actively receiving and providing care for individuals connected to the incident. While the full extent of injuries remained unclear, a hospital spokesperson assured the community that their medical teams were "fully mobilized and prepared to provide the highest level of care and support to all those affected."
A significant multi-agency law enforcement response, including the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), is currently underway. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier acknowledged the gravity of the situation, stating his office was actively responding and would share updates as soon as reliable information became available. A law enforcement source indicated that at least one individual has been taken into custody, though their connection to the shooting remains under investigation.
In response to the ongoing crisis, Florida State University announced the immediate cancellation of all classes, events, and athletic activities on its main Tallahassee campus for the remainder of the day. The stark message to students and staff was clear: continue to shelter in place and await further instructions from both university officials and the authorities working to secure the campus.
The situation on the ground remains dynamic, and official details regarding potential casualties, the identity of the person involved, and the precise sequence of events are still emerging. The Tallahassee community and the broader FSU family are holding their breath, anxiously awaiting further updates and hoping for a swift and safe resolution.
Stay tuned to iSkyNews.com for the latest developments on this breaking story.
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