Overview

• Florida State University issued a campus-wide lockdown after an active shooter was reported at the Student Union around noon on April 17, 2025.
• Law enforcement neutralized the threat and arrested a 20-year-old student, reportedly the son of a local sheriff’s deputy, who allegedly used a service weapon in the attack.
• At least six people were hospitalized at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, with one in critical condition and five in serious condition; one fatality has been confirmed.
• The campus remains an active crime scene as multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, continue their investigation into the incident.
• FSU canceled all classes and events for April 17 and the following days, and a student reunification center has been established at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.