Two people were killed and six others were injured in firing at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallasi on Thursday, officials said.
During a press conference at the end of this afternoon, the firing began at 11:50 am, with authorities identified the suspected shooter as a 20 -year -old Phoenix acne, a student at the school.
Ecner was taken to an area hospital after being “neutral” by authorities. Police also said that his mother was the deputy of Sheriff with the office of Lyon County Sheriff, and said that Ekner uses his mother’s weapon in the murder.
The suspect’s mother, Jessica Ecner, has been an officer for more than 18 years, and officials said he had done “great work” in his position.
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“His services have been unusual for this community,” said Leon County Sheriff Walt McNele at a press conference. “Unfortunately, his son had access to one of his weapons and was one of the weapons found at the scene. And we are investigating how the weapon was used.”
According to officials, two people who were killed were not FSU students.
The area is still considered a scene of active crimes, and officials believe the suspect has worked alone.
“There’s There is no further danger to our community on this occasion, “said Lawrence Revil, Chief of the Tallasi Police.
On April 17, 2025, the withdrawal of law enforcement on the campus of Florida State University (FSU) after widespread firing in the Florida city of Tallasi. (Eliasia Divine/USA Toddia Network Reuters via Imagin Images)
University and officials are asking students, staff and teachers to call their loved ones if they are not already.
The FBI managed to send agents from its Tallalahi Field Office to the scene quickly, as they are located near the FSU campus. The Tampa Office of the ATF also confirmed that they were on the scene to help law enforcement, And the FBI’s Jackson is seeking information about the Wheel Office shooting and has sought indications for the formation of the public.
“My team and my team are monitoring reports of an active shooter on the FSU campus. It is too early to understand the limit of violence, but the initial reports are very disturbing,” rap. Neil Dunn, R.Phle, has written in Dunni district at X Florida State University. “Follow all the local guidance. Shelter in the place. Be safe. Thanks to our brave first respondents for responding to the situation.”
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The suspect’s mother Jessica Ecner served in the office of Leon County Sheriff for 18 years. (Leon County Sheriff’s office)
The FSU has canceled all classes on Friday, saying that athletic incidents in Talasi were canceled in the weekend.
A Sophomore Ben Wattsman, who studied the administration’s information system in the FSU, had just met the therapy on campus when he heard the sound of shots and was fled.
Witsman told Fox News Digital that the appointment of therapy was held in the Tiger Building of Campus, near the Student Union. After leaving, he heard a popping noise walking on the campus.
“I was walking home and then it was a boy chasing another boy,” the college student remembered. “It looked like, but they were both running … and I thought there was a dispute between them.
People comfort each other on the campus of Florida State University in Tallasi, where law enforcement agencies responded to an active shooter incident on Thursday, April 17. (AP/Kate drink)
“And then the boy in front was like, ‘Yu, some school shooting. Everyone enters,” because we were near the library. And then I could tell that he was not joking. And then when a group of neighboring students start to run away. “
Sophomore said he took shelter in the staff lounge before he was taken to another place and finally allowed him to walk home.
“It didn’t feel the truth for me. It felt like I was like implementing a school shooter drill.”
FSU student Coal Summers, who was in the Student Union, talked to Fox News Digital about his experience.
“I was eating dinner on Penira and a group of girls heard something about the gun, when I heard the sound of shots and immediately started running,” he said.
Sen Ashley Moody, R-Fila, said his office was in touch with the FSU leadership about the situation.
Moody wrote, “I am praying for the protection of students, teachers and all the first respondents involved.
A woman talks on her phone after being evacuated from the Florida State University (FSU) campus after a widespread firing in the Florida city of Tallasi on April 17, 2025, Florida State University (FSU) campus. (Eliasia Divine/USA Toddia Network Reuters via Imagin Images)
In addition, San Rick Scott, R-Fla. , Said he was praying for the protection of all the people in the FSU and instructed the students to follow the instructions of school officials.
President Donald Trump has been briefed about the situation and made a brief comment in the Oval Office. “It’s terrible that such things happen,” he said.
Attorney General Palm Bondi wrote, “(FBI) is on the Florida state scene and we are talking to agents on the ground. Our priority is the protection of everyone involved. We will learn more. We will continue to refresh while praying for everyone.”
A map of Florida State University showing a student union building
FBI director Kashi Patel said he had been briefed on the situation, and FBI deputy director Dan Bongino confirmed that the bureau was present at the FSU.
Bongino wrote in a post on X, “The FBI is on the scene of the FFSU. I am returning from my LA office to DC but we are getting updated about the plane situation. We will get you more information.”
Florida Government Ron Dysntis, R-Fla. , “Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement agencies are actively responding.”
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The FSU’s Talasi campus is sitting at 485.7 acres and the university has a total of 403 buildings. According to the school website, the organization’s organization is more than 44,300 strong and has more than 16,000 employees at the university.
