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Person taken into custody by police had a handgun, law enforcement official says A handgun was found on the person police took into custody after a shooting at Florida State University today, according to a law enforcement official. That official also said a shotgun found in the student union and another gun found in the individual’s car. Trump has been briefed on Florida State University shooting President Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting at Florida State University, he told reporters in the Oval Office Thursday.
“I’ve been briefed on the Florida State University, Tallahassee, active shooting. I guess it’s an active shooter, fully briefed as to where we are right now. It’s a shame.
Horrible thing, horrible that things like this take place, and we’ll have more to say about it later,” the president said. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CNN in a statement that the administration is “actively monitoring the situation.” “The President has been briefed on the shooting at Florida State University and the White House is actively monitoring the situation,” Leavitt said.
A suspect is in custody following a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the situation. Florida governor after shooting: "Our prayers are with our FSU family" In a post on X, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed the shooting incident at Florida State University.
“Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding,” DeSantis wrote. Florida Attorney General James Uthemeir posted his office is “responding to the active shooter situation on FSU’s campus.” The Florida Department of Law Enforcement posted it is “actively engaged in the incident on FSU’s campus.
” Suspect in custody after shooting at Florida State University, sources say A suspect is in custody following a reported shooting at Florida State University today, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the situation. At least six people have been injured, CNN affiliate WCTV reported, citing hospital officials. A first responder on the scene gave CNN a similar account.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare is “actively receiving and caring for patients” from the shooting, a spokesperson said in a statement to CNN. “At this time, details are still unfolding, and we do not yet have specific information to share.” The extent of those injuries is unclear, according to the law enforcement sources, citing preliminary reports.
“An active shooter has been reported in the area of Student Union,” t he university said in a post on X . “Police are on scene or on the way. 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.”.
