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Florida State University Emergency Alert Update

Following an afternoon press conference on Thursday, law‑enforcement officials have confirmed two fatalities and six injuries stemming from today’s shooting on the Florida State University campus. The suspect, a 20‑year‑old FSU student, was wounded by first responders and remains in custody and hospitalized.
 
The university will hold a vigil for the victims at 5 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Langford Green in front of the Unconquered Statue.  
 
The FBI has launched an online tip‑submission portal for this incident: www.fbi.gov/fsushooting. Anyone with video, photos, or audio from in or around the Student Union area is urged to upload it directly to assist investigators.
 
See further updates and resources below. Follow the City of Tallahassee Police Department on Facebook and X for more information.
 

From FSU Alert:

UPDATED 9 a.m. April 18, 2025

All classes on the main Florida State University campus in Tallahassee are canceled Friday, April 18 due to the April 17 shooting at the Student Union. Employees should check with their supervisors to determine if they are essential personnel and for further reporting instructions.

The Student Union and the surrounding area is still considered an active crime scene. The public and campus community should avoid the area. Students should follow directions in the message below to retrieve personal belongings. 

Residence halls and select dining locations on the main campus remain open for student residents. 

The following buildings are currently CLOSED: Student Union, Bellamy, HCB Classroom Building, Rovetta A&B, Moore Auditorium, Shaw, Pepper, Strozier and Dirac Libraries, Hecht House and Carraway. Individuals should not return to these buildings to retrieve personal property no sooner than 10 a.m. Friday, April 18 (see below). Individuals are free to move about other areas of campus. Woodward Parking Garage is OPEN, and vehicles may be retrieved at any time. 

Students who need assistance should reach out to our Counseling & Psychological Services team at (850) 644-TALK (8255). Employees who need assistance should contact EAP at (850) 644-2288.

Individuals who may have information related to the shooting should call the Tallahassee Police Department at 850-891-4987. Individuals who may have photo or video evidence should report it to www.fbi.gov/fsushooting. 

All victims’ families have been contacted. Many individuals have been separated from their belongings, including their personal cell phones, as a result of Thursday's events. We continue to urge all students and staff to contact their family members and friends as soon as possible to let them know they are safe and well.

 All FSU athletics events in Tallahassee are canceled through Sunday.

 

UPDATED 8:45 a.m. April 18, 2025

SUPPORT CENTER OPEN FRIDAY, APRIL 18 
Florida State University has opened a Support Center at the Askew Student Life Center from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 18. Counseling and Victim’s Advocate services will be available, and staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide assistance. The Tucker Center facility closed Thursday evening.  

DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES 
The university is not in need of additional resources at this time, however individuals or organizations who are wanting to make donations of goods and services should contact studentaffairs@fsu.edu. They will contact you directly. 

VIGIL SET FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 18 
The university will hold a vigil for the victims at 5 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Langford Green in front of the Unconquered Statue.  

UPDATED DINING HOURS 
Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20 
Suwannee, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
Seminole Cafe, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 
Vato Tacos, noon-10 p.m. 
Tally Mac Shack, noon-10 p.m. 
Chick-fil-A, 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. 
Provision on Demand, 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. 
The Den, Opens at 9:30 a.m.

UPDATED STUDENT SERVICES 
Friday, April 18 
DSST and Food Pantry, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (UCA, 4th Floor) 
University Health Services, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Leach Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Strozier Library, CLOSED 
Dirac Library, CLOSED 

 
Posted 10:15 p.m. April 17, 2025
RECLAIM YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM CAMPUS FRIDAY 

The campus community will be able to retrieve personal belongings from select campus buildings between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 18. Be prepared to produce a photo ID to claim your belongings. 

All campus buildings will be locked but university faculty, staff, and volunteers will be on site at each of the following locations to assist individuals with claiming their belongings:  

Bellamy Building 
EAOS Building 
Carothers Building 
Dirac Science Library 
FSU Student Union 
Strozier Library 
HCB Classroom Building 
Leach Center 
Longmire Building 
Love Building 
Montgomery Hall 
Moore Auditorium 
Rovetta Business A&B 
Thagard Building 

If your belongings were left in another campus building not on this list, or if you are unable to retrieve your belongings on Friday, please call 850-644-4444 between to 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to schedule assistance.  

 

Disaster Planning and Recovery Resources

The following includes a list of resources for disaster planning and recovery resources in Florida: 

  • FloridaDisaster.org contains a summary of currently open general and special needs shelters within the State of Florida
  • The Visit Florida website contains current travel safety information as well as resources for hotel and lodging availability across the state of Florida
  • The American Red Cross shelter directory contains a list of currently open American Red Cross shelters across the country.

Other Resources

  • Disaster Legal Hotline is open to assist and refer callers. The number is 833-514-2940
  • Samaritan's Purse hotline: 1-833-747-1234
    • Free Assistance for homeowners affected by the disaster.
    • Volunteers may be able to assist with removal of personal property and furniture, flood cleanup, sanitizing with shockwave treatment, chainsaw work & Debris Clean-up, temporary roof tarping.
  • 2-1-1 is open and ready to receive calls
    • Individuals can call for up-to-the-minute information including school closures and sandbag distributions.
    • Local Social Services Referral.
  • Red Cross Hotline is open to assist survivors: 1-800-Red Cross
  • Florida Baptists Disaster Relief Public Assistance: 904-253-0502 or text Helene to 27123
    • Free Assistance for homeowners affected by the disaster.
    • Volunteers may be able to assist with Storm Debris Cleanup, Temporary Roof Tarping, Chainsaw work and Muck outs
  • Crisis Cleanup number: 844-965-1386

The Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR)  issued Emergency Order 400385-24 to protect policyholders impacted by Hurricane Helene. The order applies to all insurers in the state and policyholders in Alachua, Charlotte, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Franklin, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee, Taylor, and Wakulla counties. The order:

    • Extends grace periods for any policy, provision, notice, correspondence, or law that imposes a time limit upon an insured to perform any act until November 26, 2024. 
    • Prohibits the cancellation or nonrenewal of a policy in an impacted area, except at the written request of the policyholder, until November 26, 2024. 
    • Prohibits the cancellation or nonrenewal of a personal residential or commercial residential property insurance policy covering a property repaired as a result of damage from Hurricane Idalia for a period of 90 days after it has been repaired. 
    • Directs insurers, surplus lines and other regulated entities to implement processes and procedures to facilitate the efficient payment of claims.

Stay Informed

  • LeonReady.com – The Leon Ready website is a hub of resources to help you, your family and your neighborhood prepare for disasters. There are a variety of resources available, like the County’s Disaster Survival Guide, a full list of disaster supplies for your disaster bucket, and so much more, to increase your readiness.

  • Download the Leon County Citizens Connect Mobile App - Completely redesigned, the Citizens Connect mobile app puts timely emergency notifications at your fingertips through push notifications on your smartphone or other device. Be the first to know about shelter locations, road closures and service changes by downloading the application from the Apple and Google Play stores.

  • Visit the Leon County Emergency Information Portal - Hosting the same information as the Citizens Connect app, the Emergency Information Portal can be accessed on a desktop or a mobile browser by visiting LeonCountyFL.gov/ei.

  • Additionally, iHeartRadio will also provide updates on the following stations: WFLA-FM 100.7, WFLF-FM 94.5, WTNT 94.9, KISS-FM 107.1, X-FM101.5, and The Beat-FM 105.3.

  • Listen to 88.9 WFSU-FM - Citizens can tune in to 88.9 FM for the most up-to-date information from local public safety officials. Featuring up-to-the-minute reporting, WFSU, Leon County and the City of Tallahassee remain committed to getting information out on the radio as soon as possible.

  • Call 2-1-1 Big Bend - If you need community information, services and support any day of the year, Big Bend 2-1-1 is reachable by dialing either 2-1-1 or 850-617-6333.

  • Call 850-606-3700 with questions - Leon County Emergency Management staff is available to answer questions about how you should prepare, act and recover. 

  • For updates on City of Tallahassee Utilities and other City services, visit Talgov.com

Stay prepared by visiting LeonReady.com for disaster resilience resources and guides.

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