The “tragic and senseless act of violence” on campus today, FSU President Richard McCullough, addressed university students, faculty, and staff members. During lunchtime, an active sh–ter opened fire at the Student Union. As per the reports, we lost 2 people, but the deceased, who were not named, were not students. Apart from this, 6 other people were injured and hospitalized. During this time, Magic Johnson offered his student on the tragic day.

“Cookie and I are praying for the all the families that lost a loved one and those that were injured on the Florida State campus. We are sending special prayers for the FSU student body, administrators and faculty, and the entire Tallahassee community.” The incident sent students and everyone on the campus into a frenzy.

Other reports added that 30 people were hiding in the bowling alley at the union’s lower level. Florida State is one of Florida’s 12 public universities, and about 44,000 students are enrolled in the university, per the school’s 2024 fact sheet. It has its main campus in Tallahassee, and this incident takes place a decade after the previous such issue.

In 2014, the main library was the site of a sh–ting that wounded three people. For now, the university canceled classes for the rest of the week and canceled home athletic events on Sunday. The perpetrator is reportedly a 20-year-old man who is the son of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy. Allegedly, the suspect used his mother’s g-n to cause the devastation on Thursday.

Not just Magic Johnson, but other NBA personalities grieved about the situation

At this time, all we can do is pray for everybody affected by this situation. To make sure this point is loud and clear, Orlando Magic Coach spoke after the team’s practice. In fact, he didn’t wait for the media personnel to ask about any basketball-related questions. “This is the opportunity right now to talk about putting things in perspective.” Jamahl Mosley had things to say–they were not about basketball.

“What’s going on at Florida State … I just want to send thoughts, prayers that things are handled speedily and that we can just continue to pray for those that have been impacted by this.” Apart from the Magic Coach, the player associated with the franchise and the connection with Florida State also spoke. “My mind is kind of all over the place,” said forward Jonathan Isaac, who played one season at Florida State. He called the situation “tragic” and explained it took a toll on him.

“I’m sad about anything that happens like this anywhere but for it happen at Florida State takes a toll, means a lot.” Orlando is located in the center of the state, about a 250-mile drive from Florida State’s campus in Tallahassee, the state capital. At this time, everybody, including us are praying for the people affected.