Florida State University Gunman Was Lawyer and Former Student
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Brendan Sonnone/ Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — The gunman who wounded three people at the Florida State University school library early on Thursday was a lawyer who had graduated from FSU, law enforcement said on Thursday.
The alleged gunman was identified as Myron May, sources said.
The gunman opened fire in FSU’s Strozier Library, which was packed with students studying for end of term finals.
An officer responding to the scene fatally wounded the suspected gunman after he fired at police, Tallahassee Police Department public information officer David Northway said at an early morning press conference.
Two of the victims were taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, with one listed in critical condition, the other in stable condition. The third victim received a graze wound, police said.
The university said on its Twitter account that it would remain open on Thursday, but it would not hold classes.
The university sent an emergency alert to students, classifying the incident as a “dangerous situation” and telling students to seek shelter.
University President John Thrasher released a statement following Thursday morning’s shooting.
“The Florida State University community is extremely saddened by the shootings that took place early this morning at Strozier Library, in the very heart of campus, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of all those who have been affected,” Thrasher said in the statement.
“The three students who have been injured are our highest priority followed by the needs of our greater university community. We will do everything possible to assist with their recovery,” he added.
The shooting was an “isolated incident,” Thrasher said.
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