Here’s the latest widely reported information on the FSU shooting, based on reputable outlets.
- Incident date and location: The shooting occurred at Florida State University in Tallahassee on April 16, 2025, near the Student Union on campus.[2][4]
- Casualties and suspect: At least two people were killed and several others were injured; the suspected shooter, a 20-year-old student at FSU, was shot by responders and taken into custody. He is reported to be the son of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy, with authorities noting he had access to a weapon from a family connection.[1][4][2]
- Official updates: Law enforcement initially issued an active-shooter alert and later stated that the threat had been neutralized; a campus lockdown and ongoing security procedures followed as investigators worked through the scene.[1][2]
- Victims: The number of injured reported by major outlets ranges from five to six; several victims were transported to local hospitals in serious or critical condition, with some reports noting that non-students were among the deceased.[4][2][1]
- Public and federal response: Local police led the investigation with assistance from state and federal partners; officials publicly expressed condolences and pledged ongoing updates as the investigation continued.[6][1]
Illustration of the situation:
- Timeline snapshot: 12:00 p.m. alert issued; 3:20 p.m. update that the threat was neutralized; ongoing room-clearing and investigation in the following hours.[2][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent local statements or compile a concise timeline with confirmed times and names as they’re officially released. I can also monitor for any new developments and summarize them with citations.