The two people who died were not students at the university, but the shooter is believed to be a student, said Florida State University police chief Jason Trumbower. Mr Trumbower said the alleged shooter opened fire at about 11.50am on Thursday, shooting individuals around the student union building. But he did confirm the two people who were killed were not students at the university. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Mr Trump called himself a “big advocate” of the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms. Florida State University is cancelling classes on Friday, which is two weeks before the university’s scheduled commencement ceremony for graduates from May 2 to 3.

Source: The Times April 17, 2025 19:15 UTC