TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Grieving Florida State University students poured out their condolences for the victims of a deadly shooting that brought tragedy to their campus on Thursday.
Praying on their knees, bringing bouquets and extending warm embraces, the students gathered as close to the crime scene as officials would allow them to stand in solidarity with the two people who were killed and the six others who were injured.
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The son of a Leon County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested after he was accused of opening fire and shooting multiple people on the campus.
More students started to gather, expressing their condolences and sending heartfelt messages to those affected.
One student News4JAX spoke with was the first to put some flowers down. He said he felt compelled to lead the charge because at the time, no one else had done anything.
“I brought the bouquet because I haven’t seen anyone organizing to show solidarity,” he said. “So we can show that we are there in solidarity.”
The FSU College Democrats organization will host a vigil on Saturday.
FSU will also host a vigil at 5 p.m. on Friday at the Langford Green in front of the Unconquered Statue.
Students who need assistance could go to the Donna L. Tucker Center, where the university provides counseling, health care and other support services. Family members are also able to go to the Tucker Center for assistance.
All FSU classes and business operations on the main campus in Tallahassee were canceled through Friday.
