Shooting at Florida State University… Trump Describes the Incident as “Horrific”
Two people were killed and at least five others injured in a shooting that occurred Thursday on the campus of Florida State University, in the state of Florida, USA.
Security sources revealed that the shooter, a 20-year-old man, is the son of a deputy police chief, and noted that a law enforcement-issued weapon was found at the scene of the incident.
In a press statement, university police chief Jason Trumbauer explained that the two deceased individuals were not students at the university, while he believes that the shooter is a student there.
Five people are currently receiving treatment at the hospital, including one in critical condition, while the others are reported to have serious injuries, according to a spokesperson from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.
For his part, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been briefed on the details of the incident, describing it as “horrific.” He added: “It’s terrible. It’s awful that things like this happen.”
Following the shooting, the university announced the cancellation of all lectures and events for Thursday, in addition to suspending sports activities until Sunday.
