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An active shooter is reported on Florida college campus. Where is Florida State University located?

An active shooter is reported on Florida college campus. Where is Florida State University located?

Yahoo17-04-2025

At least six people were injured at Florida State University after an active shooter was reported on its Tallahassee campus on Thursday morning.
"Continue to shelter in place. Law enforcement is actively clearing rooms on the main campus. Law enforcement officers will use the safe word SEMINOLE to confirm it is safe to open the door. Continue to shelter in place until law enforcement contacts you," the most recent FSU Alert stated at 1:04 p.m.
Tallahassee Police Department spokesperson Alicia Turner confirmed to the Tallahassee Democrat that they have 'a man in custody' and "multiple injuries" but did not specify a number or comment on social media rumors of more shooters.
Live reports for FSU shooting: Six injured, one critically; man arrested; campus locked down
Florida State University is located in the state's capitol, Tallahassee. It is found in the middle of the Panhandle between Jacksonville and Pensacola.
The main campus of Florida State University is officially located at 600 W College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32306.
An initial alert from FSU at 12:01 p.m. reported the shooter in the area of Student Union.
Officials stated that those needing immediate emergency assistance should call 9-1-1 or FSUPD at 850-644-1234.
Contributing: C. A. Bridges and Arianna Otero, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida State University shooting: Where is university located?

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