FSU shooting latest: Victims identified, police release timeline
The Florida State University community is reeling and police are searching for a motive after a gunman opened fire on the Tallahassee campus on Thursday.
abcnews.go.comI don’t currently have live access to gather fresh news. Here’s a concise update based on the latest widely reported details up to mid-2025.
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Incident summary: A gunman opened fire on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee near the Student Union, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities. Initially reported as several victims with two confirmed deaths and additional injuries, including injuries to students and non-students, with the suspect later identified and taken into custody after being shot by law enforcement. These events prompted campus lockdowns, class cancellations, and vigils for victims.[2][3][4]
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Victims and status: Early reports identified two people killed and six injured; the shooter was among those injured in the confrontation with police and survived. Victims included individuals who were not students, with hospitals treating several patients in varying conditions (critical to serious) as the investigation progressed.[3][4][2]
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Aftermath and response: The university and local law enforcement implemented a multi-agency response, secured the campus, and provided updates through official alerts. Vigils and community support events were organized as information continued to emerge about victims and the shooter’s motive.[4][2]
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