AN ACTIVE shooter has been reported on Florida State University's campus.
The school alerted students via text message about a shooter in the Student Union area at 12:01 pm on Thursday.
“An active shooter has been reported in the area of Student Union. Police are on scene or on the way,” the text read.
“Continue to seek shelter and await further instructions.
“Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures.”
Sirens could reportedly be heard all around Tallahassee on Thursday morning, the Tallahassee Democrat reported.
Police posted an emergency message on X for those on FSU's campus.
“Continue to shelter in place. Police have responded to an active shooter call at the Student Union. Stay alert for more information.
“Persons in need of immediate emergency assistance should call 9-1-1 or FSUPD at 850-644-1234.“
Leon County schools are on lockdown, the school district's spokesperson, Chris Petley, told local NBC affiliate WJHG.
A video posted on X from the campus shows first responders lining the school's entrance.
A student activist shared their status on X, and asked for others to pray for everyone in Tallahassee.
“We were tabling with our @TPUSA chapter on Landis Green when we heard shots near the Student Union. We’re safe and off campus.
‘The shooter has supposedly been apprehended. Please pray for all of Tallahassee right now.'
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