An active shooter at Florida State University’s Tallahassee campus Thursday prompted school officials to cancel all home sporting events through this weekend.
All Florida State athletics home events through Sunday, April 20, have been canceled.
Further updates on events scheduled for next week will be communicated when available.
— FSU Seminoles (@Seminoles) April 17, 2025
The New York Times reports that one suspect is in custody. A spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said the shooting injured at least six people, one of whom went to the hospital in critical condition. The other victims are in serious condition, per The Times.
FSU sent out an emergency notification at noon Thursday, alerting the campus to a shooter near the university’s student union. At 2:44 p.m., the university released an update telling people to continue sheltering in place.
“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 alert said. “Students may depart campus for the weekend.”
The only sporting event scheduled for Thursday at FSU’s Tallahassee campus was a baseball game between No. 7 FSU and Virginia, who faced the Seminoles in the opening round of the 2024 College World Series. The Seminoles and Cavaliers were set to play again Friday and Saturday night before the cancellations.
A softball series between FSU and Georgia Tech was scheduled to begin Friday and run through Sunday. That series is also canceled.
FSU has cancelled all classes, university events and business operations through Friday.
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