TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — A suspect was detained by authorities and multiple injuries were reported in a shooting at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, reported the news agency The Associated Press this Thursday.
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At the moment, the Florida Police Department has not disclosed details about the detained person.
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A spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare confirmed that one of the victims is in a “critical condition.”
Ryan Cedergren, a 21-year-old communications student, said that he and 30 others hid in the bowling alley on the lower level of the student union after seeing students running from a nearby bar.
“At that point, it was about survival,” Cedergren said.
After about 15 minutes of hiding, the university police escorted the students out of the union, and Cedergren added that he saw a person receiving emergency treatment on the lawn.
For his part, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, confirmed that he had been “completely informed” about the situation.
The information about the shooting was confirmed by the institution’s alert system.
According to preliminary information, students and teachers were asked to continue seeking shelter and await further instructions.
“Close and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures,” the alert said.
FSU is a public research university located in Tallahassee, Florida. Founded in 1851, it is one of the oldest educational institutions in the state and is considered one of the most prominent universities in the State University System of Florida.
Its main campus covers 1,715.5 acres and is home to more than 43,000 students.