UPDATE: 4:35
Two people are dead and six more are in the hospital. The people that were killed were not students.
Right now a suspect is in custody, in the hospital.
20- year-old Pheonix Ikner.
He's the son of a Leon County Deputy.
She has been with the office for 18 years. Her son had access to one of her weapons and that was found at the scene.
The weapon was a personal handgun that she had purchased that she used in her service.
The shooter is a long standing member of the Leon County Youth Advisory council.
UPDATE 4:17 PM
A press conference is expected at 4:30 p.m.
What we know at this hour:
- At least six people have been hospitalized following a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee
- One is in critical condition, according to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
- One suspect is in custody
- FBI is on scene
- People on campus are still being advised to shelter in place
UPDATE 2:51 PM
FSU is still encouraging people in the area to shelter in place.
The school's student union and its surrounding area are being considered active crime scenes.
"Students may return to their residence halls but they should otherwise stay indoors on the main campus to allow first responders and university staff to do their jobs and respond to those needing assistance," the university advised in a notice.
Continue to shelter in place. Law enforcement is actively clearing rooms on the main campus. Continue to shelter in place until law enforcement contacts you.
— Florida State University (@FloridaState) April 17, 2025
Persons in need of immediate emergency assistance should call 9-1-1 or FSUPD at 850-644-1234.
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UPDATE 2:49 PM
FSU has canceled all classes, events and business operations through Friday.
UPDATE 2:17 PM
All FSU athletic home events through Sundays, April 20th have been canceled.
UPDATE 2:11 PM
"I just feel awful for the students there having to go through these emotions right now, dealing with, scared for their lives, honestly. It is really scary."
Anna Kabanasiak is a freshman at the university.
You can hear from her below:
UPDATE 1:56 PM
FBI agents are on scene and President Donald Trump says he has been briefed.
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 Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) April 17, 2025
"It's a horrible thing. It's horrible that things like this take place," Trump said Thursday afternoon.
UPDATE 1:47 PM
Here is the latest post from Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare regarding patients.
According to the Associated Press, at least six people have been hospitalized.
UPDATE 1:29 PM
Governor Ron DeSantis posted on X regarding the active scene at FSU.
Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding. https://t.co/gT4mDwWsGC
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) April 17, 2025
UPDATE 1:26 PM
UPDATE 1:13 PM
This video from our Capital Reporter Forrest Saunders shows one person being shackled in the back of an ambulance.
UPDATE 1:09 PM
Our office isn’t too far from here. Lot of law enforcement heading towards campus: https://t.co/ObeQnnUJkw pic.twitter.com/C3glWtBboL
— Forrest Saunders (@FBSaunders) April 17, 2025
UPDATE 1:01 PM
CNN reports one suspect is in custody. No word if the suspect in custody is the shooter.
UPDATE 12:56 PM
FSU has canceled all classes for the rest of the day.
UPDATE 12:44 PM
According to WCTV, the FOX affiliate in Tallahassee, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is reporting that at least four people have been hospitalized.
.@WESH @FoxNews @WCTV @WTXL any other news organization feel free to use pic.twitter.com/0XcTRmJ7u4
— Ryan Cedergren (@RyanCedergrenWx) April 17, 2025
A school district spokesperson also tells WCTV that some Leon County Schools in the area are on lockdown.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
An active shooter alert has been activated at Florida State University's Tallahassee campus.
The alert, posted on FSU Alert, advises people in the area to shelter in place.
The first alert, posted at 12:01p.m., advises that the shooter was reported in the student union area.
Police are responding.
This is a developing story.
