FSU student Max Jenkins described the chaotic moment a shooter emerged and began spraying bullets in his direction.
‘He saw the maintenance guy who was waving everybody and turned and shot that way towards our direction,’ he told the Tallahassee Democrat’s Alicia Devine.
He explained that the worker was shielded by a golf cart which blocked the bullet
‘Then after that he turned this way and started shooting out on the green,’ Jenkins added. ‘He shot like two in our direction.’
He said he saw a girl shot and then stretchered off who appeared to be alive.
‘I hope she is,’ he added.
Vehicle and weapons belonging to suspect seized
A car believed to belong to the suspect has been discovered by police, CNN reports.
The vehicle contained a weapon which police have removed.
Several firearms, including a shotgun and pistol have reportedly been seized by police, and one suspect was arrested with a weapon on them, police told the outlet.
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Thursday’s FSU shooting is not the first time such horror has unfolded on the campus.
In 2014, three people were injured after Myron May opened fire on the campus.
The mentally ill lawyer was later shot dead.
At least six people injured following FSU shooting
At least six people have been hospitalized following a shooting at FSU.
One patient is in a critical condition, while the other five are described as in a serious condition.
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare spokesperson Stephanie Derzypolski confirmed the hospital has received all the patients.
No deaths have been confirmed so far.
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FSU student shares terror amid reported shooting
Emily Palmer, 21, told CNN she was near the student union when she became aware of a ‘dangeorus situation’ unfolding.
She has since retreated to the safety of her student housing.
‘I’m shaking … It’s just a lot going on,’ she said. ‘I’m concerned about my friends.
‘I have friends in class right who are getting evacuated by police with their hands up.’
Suspect in custody following FSU shooting
A suspect has been detained and is in custody following reports of a shooting at Florida State University, CNN reports.
The outlet said tha law enforcement sources had confirmed the arrest.
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Four people hospitalized so far
At least four people have been hospitalized following reports of a shooting at the FSU campus.
The individuals were transported to Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, a spokesperson for the hospital told NBC.
No further details on their conditions were given.
People seen fleeing amid reports of active shooter
Active shooter reported on FSU campus
A shelter in place order was issued for an active shooter at Florida State University just after midday Thursday.
The shooting reportedly took place near the student union.
Terrified students were seen fleeing the area shortly after the warning was issued.
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