Five victims were described as being in serious condition, and one was described as being in critical condition.
Nearly three hours after reporting an active shooter on campus and ordering its students into lockdown on April 17, the emergency alert system for Florida State University (FSU) announced that law enforcement officers had “neutralized the threat.”
“Individuals are free to move about other areas of campus,” FSUAlert stated at 3:17 p.m. local time. “Individuals who may have witnessed anything of value should call 850-891-4987.”
However, the Student Union and the surrounding area are still considered an active crime scene, according to the alert.
The active shooter incident resulted in six patients being sent to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) as law enforcement officers from multiple agencies responded to the situation.
The hospital confirmed over the phone and via email to The Epoch Times that five of those patients are in serious condition and one is in critical condition.
TMH previously announced that its staff had received victims, although it did not specify an exact number. No deaths have been reported.
“TMH is actively receiving and caring for patients related to an incident that has occurred at Florida State University,” the hospital stated.
“At this time, details are still unfolding, and we do not yet have specific information to share. However, we want to assure the community that our teams are fully mobilized and prepared to provide the highest level of care and support to all those affected.
“We remain in close coordination with emergency responders and public safety officials. Out of respect for patient privacy and to ensure accurate information, we will provide updates as soon as they are available.”
The shooting incident was confirmed by FSUAlert, the school’s official emergency notification and warning system, shortly after 12 p.m. ET, which stated that the offender was in the area of the Student Union and that students should shelter in place.
As of 2:44 p.m., FSUAlert confirmed that the situation had evolved to where law enforcement was beginning to clear rooms across the main campus.
“Continue to shelter in place,” the alert system instructed. “Law enforcement is actively clearing rooms on the main campus. Law enforcement officers will use the safe word SEMINOLE to confirm it is safe to open the door. Continue to shelter in place until law enforcement contacts you.”
By T.J. Muscaro and Jacob Burg
