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In 2026 alone, Tallahassee has seen 19 serious shootings, resulting in the deaths of seven people and 14 injuries.

In the early morning hours of Easter Sunday, an altercation at a local pool hall led to one man being shot and killed. Just one day prior, a teenager sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting on Ridge Road. Both incidents are being investigated by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD).

On Sunday, March 29, three unrelated shootings were reported in the capital city. The first two occurred between the hours of 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. near the campuses of Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University.

The first was the result of an altercation on West College Avenue, near the popular college bar Potbelly’s and the FSU campus. A man reportedly involved in the fight was found with a gunshot wound, but is expected to survive the injuries.

Another shooting occurred at a house party on West Osceola Street, near FAMU's campus. Four victims were identified and reported to have sustained non-life-threatening gunshot injuries.

Later that day, close to 5:00 p.m., a third shooting occurred in the northwest side of Tallahassee, where a man was found with a gunshot wound. Evidence indicates the injury was the result of a physical altercation. Despite life-saving measures, the man succumbed to his injuries.

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The cases remain under investigation, and so far, no correlation has been found among any of them.

“The Tallahassee Police Department is actively investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred over the weekend,” a TPD spokesperson said to the FSView. “At this time, these incidents do not appear to be related, and each is being investigated independently.”

TPD assures the public that investigations are underway, and tip services are available. Anyone with information about either incident is encouraged to contact TPD at 850-891-4200 or provide an anonymous tip through Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS (8477).

“Detectives are working diligently to gather facts and follow all leads associated with each case. Our focus remains on thoroughly investigating each case and ensuring the safety of our community,” the spokesperson said.

These shootings have sparked some concern among students, particularly given how close they fell to April 17, when a shooter entered FSU’s campus and opened fire at the FSU Student Union.

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“I think it's pretty alarming. The fact that it's almost a year ahead, probably there's no connection,” first-year finance major Rafael Cruz said to the FSView.

Many students have attributed these events to feelings of discomfort.

“It’s just disturbing. It just makes you feel uneasy,” second-year biology major Lauren Buckley said to the FSView.

FSU provides several safety resources for students to combat these worries. FSUPD offers the Student Alert Force Escort (S.A.F.E.) connection, which provides free rides for FSU students, and the Blue Light Trail that consists of over 400 light poles placed around various parts of campus for access to emergency services when in a threatening situation.

“Campus safety is a top priority at Florida State University. With more than 90 sworn officer positions, the FSU Police Department maintains a strong presence dedicated to the well-being of our campus community,” Senior Director of University Communications Amy Farnum-Patronis said to the FSView.

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FSU's security measures are "multi-layered," and combine expertise from campus police, technology, and robust emergency management protocols, according to Farnum-Patronis. These efforts are designed to protect students, faculty, visitors and staff.

Farnum-Patronis says that this approach to safety will foster a "secure environment where learning and collaboration can thirve." She told the FSView that campus safety has been strengthened over the last several years.

“Over the past three fiscal years, FSU has invested more than $30 million in enhancing security on campus,” Farnum-Patronis said. “FSUPD also works closely with the Tallahassee Police Department, Leon County Sheriff’s Office, and other law enforcement agencies through the award-winning Capital Region Real Time Crime Center. This partnership enhances our collective ability to respond swiftly and effectively to any situation, further strengthening the safety of our campus.”

FSUPD also provides a free, comprehensive active shooter training course for students on their website. It summarizes the role of FSUPD, details a history of active shooter occurrences, and then provides hands-on demonstrations of safety procedures in the event of an active shooter crisis.

Sofia Aristizabal is a Staff Writer for the FSView & Florida Flambeau, the student-run, independent online news services for the FSU community. Email our staff at contact@fsview.com.

This article originally appeared on FSU News: Tallahassee community shootings bring campus anxiety ahead of April 17