FSU Students Recount Campus Shooting Experience

Initial Confusion and Realization

• 🔊 Students initially heard sounds resembling construction, mistaking them for normal activity.
• 🏃‍♀️ The perception shifted as people were seen running away from the union, and the sounds of gunfire became more rapid.
• 🗣️ A classmate's report about a possible shooter on campus prompted students to look outside and confirm the unfolding danger.

Campus Response and Safety Measures

• 🚨 An FSU alert confirmed a shooter at the student union, prompting immediate safety protocols.
• 🚪 Students barricaded classroom doors using available furniture, as many doors lacked locks.
• 💡 Recalling high school active shooter drills, students locked doors, turned off lights, and sought secure locations.

Personal Account of the Incident

• 🚗 One student noticed an orange Hummer parked near the union before hearing the first shotgun blast.
• 💥 The initial shot was in their direction, followed by the shooter retrieving a pistol from the Hummer and firing at a woman.
• 🏃‍♂️ This led to a rush of people seeking refuge in bathrooms and closets.

Seeking Shelter and Police Response

• 🚪 Initial hiding spots included a billiard's room with glass doors.
• 🎳 Upon seeing FSU police, individuals hid behind bowling machines for better concealment.
• 👏 The Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Tallas Police, and FSU police are commended for their rapid response and effective handling of the situation.