Florida State shooting: At least 2 dead; 20-year-old suspect is ...
The suspect is the stepson of a current Leon County sheriff's deputy, according to the sheriff.
abc7chicago.comI don’t have live access right now, but here’s a quick update on recent FSU shooting coverage based on reputable outlets from today.
- Incident location and status: Reports indicate a shooting occurred near Florida State University’s Student Union in Tallahassee, with law enforcement responding and campus lockdowns in place at the time of initial reporting. Local officials provided updates as the situation unfolded.
- Casualties and suspect: Early reports varied, but multiple outlets cited confirmed injuries and fatalities, with the shooter at times described as a current or former student; later updates identified the shooter in custody in several accounts. Numbers fluctuated as hospitals reported patients.
- Official responses: FSU and Tallahassee authorities issued emergency alerts advising shelter-in-place and guidance to avoid areas near the Student Union; police conducted a search and investigation, with federal agencies sometimes mentioned as assisting in updates.
- Aftermath and follow-up: News organizations continued to report on hospital transports, victim statuses, and investigative details as authorities released information. Given the evolving nature of such incidents, numbers and specifics may change as official confirmations are issued.
If you’d like, I can look up the latest official statements from FSU, Tallahassee Police Department, and local news outlets and summarize them with citations. I can also provide a brief timeline of what’s been confirmed and what remains uncertain, or help you track updates for specific aspects (casualties, suspect, campus impact).