A harrowing video captured Florida State University students hiding under a desk on campus as the mass shooting was unfolding Thursday.
“I’m scared,” a woman was heard saying in the footage taken by an English graduate student inside the campus’ William Johnston Building.
A cautionary announcement blared from the speakers, indicating a state of emergency at FSU. Urgent instructions were given to seek safety immediately and stay vigilant as the campus authorities address the situation.
A woman could then be heard sobbing as she crawled under a desk to join other students.
A memorial for the victims of the Florida State University shooting was held on Thursday. (Pilar Arias for Fox News Digital)
The Tallahassee school is now allowing students on Friday to retrieve their personal belongings from buildings on campus.
“The university will hold a vigil for the victims at 5 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Langford Green in front of the Unconquered Statue,” it also said.
FSU President Richard McCullough called the shooting a “tragic and senseless act of violence at the heart of our campus.”
“At lunchtime, an active shooter opened fire at the Student Union,” he wrote on X on Thursday.
A Leon County Sheriff’s Office vehicle is seen at Florida State University following the shooting on Thursday in Tallahassee. (Pilar Arias)
In a solemn declaration, the speaker expressed sorrow and solidarity with the affected individuals and their support networks. Compassion was extended to those who lost loved ones and those who sustained injuries, affirming a commitment to stand alongside those in pain during this difficult time.