Florida State University canceled all home athletic events through Sunday after an on-campus shooting left two people dead and six others injured Thursday.
Instead of a scheduled baseball game Thursday night at Dick Howser Stadium, FSU students lined up for hamburgers and hot dogs served by athletic department staff, including athletic director Michael Alford.
Florida State University canceled all home athletic events through Sunday after an on-campus shooting left two people dead and six others injured Thursday.
Instead of a scheduled baseball game Thursday night at Dick Howser Stadium, FSU students lined up for hamburgers and hot dogs served by athletic department staff, including athletic director Michael Alford.
"We reached out to our partner Legends, who runs our athletics facilities, and they jumped right in," Alford told local CBS affiliate WCTV as he wrapped hot dogs. "Anything we can do. Because there are so many dining services impacted on campus that are closed down, students need a hot meal. So, more than happy to help out. We opened this beautiful baseball stadium and invited them all to come down for some hot dogs and hamburgers, and you see the results."
Twenty-year-old FSU student Phoenix Ikner is in custody and receiving medical attention following the shooting, according to officials. As reported by ESPN, the alleged shooter is the son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy. He had access to one of her personal weapons and that handgun was found at the scene. He also had a shotgun, officials said.
According to ESPN's Andrea Adelson, FSU sent out an alert around noon eastern time about an active shooter near the student union and urged those on campus to shelter in place.
The athletic department made the decision to cancel athletic events Thursday through Sunday shortly thereafter. Classes are canceled for all students through Friday, Adelson reported.
The No. 7 Seminoles baseball team was set to host a three-game series against Virginia starting Thursday. The No. 4 softball team was scheduled to host its final home series of the regular season against Georgia Tech starting Friday.
In addition, Florida State was scheduled to hold its last two spring football practices this week, and those have been canceled, as well, Adelson reported.
"Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with everyone at Florida State University, the Tallahassee community, and all those affected by today's tragic event," ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said in a statement, as reported by ESPN. "The entire ACC family stands in support of Florida State, and our hearts will remain with all of those impacted."
