2 dead, 6 injured after shooting at FSU. Here’s everything that we know.

Two people were killed and six others were injured after an armed student stormed Florida State University‘s campus in Tallahassee on Thursday, authorities confirmed.

The gunman, believed to be a 20-year-old FSU student, was shot by police on campus, taken into custody, and transported to the hospital as well, police said.

Here’s everything we know so far.

FSU campus in chaos: the shooting’s timeline

According to FSU, police responded to the active shooter call from the area of the campus student union around 12:01 p.m.

“Police are on scene or on the way,” the alert said. “Continue to seek shelter and await further instructions. Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures.”

It was at this time that the gunman began to fire on the main campus, shooting at multiple individuals and killing two people, who were not students, police said.

Across campus, police escorted students and staff to the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, which was established as a student reunification point.

Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence E. Revell said FSU campus police was on scene and engaged with the gunman “almost immediately.”

“[A] very seamless response to this tragedy,” he said.

FSU’s alert system continued, advising everyone on campus to continue sheltering in place as police investigated.

The FSU campus had been secured by authorities around 3:15 p.m., Tallahassee Police confirmed.

Revell said Tallahassee Police will be the lead agency to investigate the FSU shooting and the shooting between the officer and gunman.

2 victims dead, 6 others injured

In a Thursday press conference, officials said there were a total of nine victims: two people were killed, while six people and the gunman were hospitalized.

In their initial update, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said they were in “close coordination” with first 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,” TMH said.

In a later update, TMH told CBS News Miami that they had received six patients — one in critical condition and the others listed in serious condition. The hospital said all patients were in fair condition as of around 4:30 p.m.

Revell confirmed that the gunman was also sent to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The suspect was a deputy’s child

Not only was the suspected gunman a current student at FSU, but he is also the son of a Leon County Sheriff’s deputy, officials confirmed.

According to Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil, the 20-year-old man is the son of one of his deputies, saying his mother has been with the force for 18 years and that he was involved in the sheriff’s office youth programs. The shooter also used his mother’s former service weapon — now a personal handgun — which was found at the scene.

“Not a surprise to us that he had access to weapons,” McNeil said.

At this time, McNeil said his agency will investigate further into the circumstances of how the shooter obtained his deputy’s gun and whether there will be any suspensions or terminations made.

Revell added that there is no reason at this time to believe he hadn’t acted alone and that there are no current threats to the community.

A multi-agency response in Tallahassee

Multiple agencies have responded to the scene, including campus police and other Tallahassee area agencies, including the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said state law enforcement was responding to the shooting.

Additionally, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI’s Jacksonville and Tallahassee offices are on the scene to assist.

The FBI said in Thursday’s press conference that the agency has established a digital tipline to help law enforcement with the investigation. If anyone has any information, they can submit their tips to fbi.gov/fsushooting. The FBI also said it is ensuring that all resources needed are brought to the community.

Revell said he and the other law enforcement officers who responded to the scene will try to remain open and transparent in collaboration with the State Attorney’s Office to get to the bottom of the “very horrific incident.”

FSU cancels all classes and university events

FSU shared on social media that all classes and university events, including athletic events, scheduled for Thursday have been canceled.

“Individuals not already on the main campus at this time should avoid coming to the Tallahassee main campus,” FSU said.

At Thursday afternoon’s press conference, FSU President Richard McCullough added that all classes will be cancelled Friday and all university and campus events are canceled through Sunday. He added that the safety and well-being of FSU students and staff are his top priority, and that the school will offer on-site counseling to everyone affected and employee assistance programs for staff working at the time.

“This is a deeply emotional time, but we’re all here to support each other,” McCullough said. “… we’ll get through this together.”

McCullough also said that the school is fully cooperating with the investigation and FSU campus police advised that family members can go to the Tucker Center to pick up their relatives, and loved ones should call each other immediately.

FSU students in shock

Ava Arenado, an FSU student who was in class when the university alert went out, described a terrifying scene.

“One of my classmates got an alert on her phone and announced it to the rest of the class,” Arenado told CBS News Miami. “My teacher immediately started barricading the door… and then another student said she’d rather go home, so we all just kind of ran to our cars.”

FSU student Blake Leonard told CBS News Miami he heard a total of about 30 shots fired. Leonard said he was about 400 feet from the student union when he heard gunfire and started running. 

“I heard about 12 shots go off. In my head, I thought it was construction at first, until I looked behind me and saw people running from the union towards my direction, and then I heard another 12 or 15 shots go off, so I started running away from there too,” he said.