Police are responding to the scene, which is near the Student Union.
At least six people were injured in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, according to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.
One person is in critical condition and five are in serious condition, according to the hospital.
The number of injured is subject to change, sources told ABC News, as law enforcement is actively searching to determine how many might be injured.
People comfort each other on Florida State University’s campus in Tallahassee, Fla., where law enforcement responded to a reported active shooter incident on April 17, 2025.
A suspect is in custody, multiple sources told ABC News, adding that the search for possible additional shooters is ongoing.
The shooting took place near the Student Union, according to an FSU Alert, which had advised students to continue to shelter in place due to reports of an active shooter.
In this screen grab from a video, police are shown at the scene after reports of an active shooter near the Student Union on the campus of Florida State University, April 17, 2025.
Student Daniella Streety told ABC News she was in the building across the street from the Student Union when alert sirens started blaring, and people who were standing outside ran into her building.
Students then fled from the Student Union as law enforcement flooded the scene, she said.
In this screen grab from a video, students evacuate the area after an active shooter was reported in the area of the Student Union on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla., on April 17, 2025.
“It’s too early to understand the extent of the violence, but early reports are very disturbing,” Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., said in a statement. “Shelter in place. Stay Safe. Thank you to our brave first responders for responding to the situation.”
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said it’s “actively engaged in the incident.” The FBI is also assisting authorities at the university, an agency spokesperson told ABC News.
President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
In this screen grab from a video, first responders are shown at the scene after an active shooter was reported in the area of the Student Union on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla., on April 17, 2025.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
ABC News’ Sony Salzman and Luke Barr contributed to this report.
