Police responded to a shooting at Florida State University’s campus early Thursday morning. The gunman opened fire near the library.
Two people were being treated for injuries at a nearby hospital, their condition unknown. It is not clear if there are other injuries.
The status of the shooter is unknown, but the university tweeted that the “area has been secured” about two hours after the incident was first reported.
A shooting was reported late Wednesday night on the Florida State University campus. An alert was sent out to students.
Happening now: at least 2 people shot in #FloridaState Univ library; witnesses report gunman was cut down by police. Building evac underway.
— ChuckGoudie (@ChuckGoudieABC7) November 20, 2014
Students say a man started shooting at FSU, police told him to put the gun down. He didn’t. “They lit him up, man.” pic.twitter.com/ZK8vKJfe22 — Adam Weinstein (@AdamWeinstein) November 20, 2014
Several students described the scene on Twitter, reporting hearing gunshots near the library. The lock-down on the campus has been lifted. Developing.
