Two people were killed and six others were hospitalized after a shooting on the Florida State University Campus near the student union on Thursday afternoon. One suspect is also hospitalized and in police custody.
Watch above live: Officials to hold a news conference at 4:30 p.m.
According to the Tallahassee Police Department, the two victims who died are not students at the university. They have not been named.
During a news conference, Leon County Sheriff Walter McNeil named the suspected shooter as Phoenix Ikner, 20. Ikner is the son of a Leon County Sheriff's deputy, according to McNeil.
He said Ikner had access to his mother's previously used department-issued weapon, and that one of those firearms was found at the scene.
The police department said the gun was the deputy's previously used department-issued firearm, which she later purchased after it was replaced with a newer model.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare said in a statement that they are "receiving and caring for patients" from the reported shooting at the university.
President Donald Trump opened his Oval Office meeting with the Italian prime minister with comments on the shooting at Florida State University.
Trump said he had been “fully briefed,” adding, “It’s a horrible thing. It’s horrible that things like this take place.”
University events, including athletic events, scheduled for Thursday have been canceled. Classes are canceled through Friday. FSU also advises that anybody not already on the main campus should avoid the area.
At 12 p.m., an initial message was sent by the university via an emergency alert system. A follow-up message from the university at 12:19 p.m. stated:
"This is an Emergency Message for Florida State University, Tallahassee Campus. Continue to shelter in place. Police have responded to an active shooter call at the Student Union. Stay alert for more information."
The Tallahassee Memorial Hospital's statement in full reads:
"TMH is actively receiving and caring for patients related to an incident that has occurred at Florida State University. At this time, details are still unfolding, and we do not yet have specific information to share. However, we want to assure the community that our teams are fully mobilized and prepared to provide the highest level of care and support to all those affected.
We remain in close coordination with emergency responders and public safety officials. Out of respect for patient privacy and to ensure accurate information, we will provide updates as soon as they are available.
We ask for your patience and compassion during this difficult time."
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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