LIVE: Live updates: A suspect is in custody and multiple victims reported in shooting at Florida State University

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Multiple victims were reported in a shooting Thursday at Florida State University and a suspect was taken into police custody, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The extent of the victims’ injuries was not immediately known and there were no additional details about the person who was in custody.

The person was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity.

What we know:

  • Victims: At least six people have been hospitalized and one is in critical condition, according to a spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.
  • Response: Police were called to the scene around noon, officials said. Students and faculty were instructed to continue to seek shelter and await further instructions. FBI agents are on the scene and President Donald Trump has been briefed.
  • Updates take time: Compiling accurate and thorough information on an active shooting takes time. Reporters are working to piece together the details from eye-witness accounts, authorities and other sources.

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