Elijah Velez, Nathan Scott, Farhan Ahmed: Victims of the Florida State University Shooting on April 17, 2025
On April 17, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida. The incident unfolded near the Student Union, prompting immediate law enforcement response and a campus-wide lockdown.
Victims Identified
Authorities have confirmed that three individuals were injured during the shooting:
- Elijah Velez (18): Sustained a grazing wound and was treated at the scene.
- Nathan Scott (30): Transported to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare with injuries.
- Farhan Ahmed (21): Also treated at a local hospital following the incident.
As of the latest reports, there have been no confirmed fatalities.
Incident Overview
The shooting occurred around midday, leading to an immediate response from FSU Police and other law enforcement agencies. The university issued an alert urging students, faculty, and staff to shelter in place and avoid windows.
Law Enforcement Response
A suspect was taken into custody just before 2:00 p.m. The FBI and local law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the incident.
Campus Impact
In response to the shooting, FSU canceled all classes and urged students to stay away from campus. The situation remains under investigation, and authorities are expected to release additional information as it becomes available.
For real-time updates, members of the campus community are advised to monitor the FSU Alert system and official university social media channels.
