Crime
Significant Police Presence at St. Louis City Hall Following False Active Shooter Alarm
Earlier today, a large police presence was observed at St. Louis City Hall following the activation of an active shooter alarm, prompting swift action from first responders.
Authorities have since confirmed that the alarm was a false alarm, and there was no threat to public safety.
The incident began when a sensor on the second floor of City Hall was triggered, inadvertently leading to the activation of the building’s active shooter alarm system.
In response, law enforcement and emergency personnel arrived at the scene as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all individuals in the building.
After conducting a thorough assessment of the premises, officials determined that there was no active shooter or danger.
Normal operations at City Hall have since resumed.
Conner Kerrigan, spokesperson for the City of St. Louis, provided the following statement:
“Earlier today, a sensor was activated on the second floor of City Hall, followed by the accidental activation of the active shooter alarm button. As a precautionary measure, first responders quickly arrived on the scene to ensure the safety of all individuals in the building. After a thorough assessment, it was confirmed that there was no active shooter or threat to public safety. City Hall operations have since resumed as normal.
We commend the swift response of our first responders and appreciate the cooperation of staff and visitors during this time. Public safety remains our top priority, and we are reviewing protocols to prevent accidental alarms in the future.”
City officials are actively reviewing the circumstances that led to the alarm’s activation and are exploring measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
The City of St. Louis extends its gratitude to the community for their patience and to emergency responders for their professionalism during the incident.
Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee was placed on lockdown Tuesday following an active shooter situation that left six people injured—one critically—according to law enforcement officials.
A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
The shooting occurred near the FSU Student Union, prompting an immediate emergency response from campus and city police.
The university issued an urgent alert advising students and staff to seek shelter, lock all doors, and stay away from windows. “Police are on scene or on the way.
Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures,” the university’s alert stated.
In the aftermath of the shooting, disturbing video footage circulated on social media showing a victim with a gunshot wound lying outside one of the campus buildings.
Emergency medical teams quickly responded, and at least four of the injured individuals were transported to local hospitals.
Authorities later confirmed the total number of victims as six.
According to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the situation, the suspect was found in possession of a handgun at the time of his arrest.
A shotgun was also recovered from inside the Student Union, and another firearm was discovered in the suspect’s vehicle.
As a precaution, FSU canceled all classes and events for the remainder of the day.
The university also urged anyone not already on the main campus to avoid the area. “Individuals not already on the main campus at this time should avoid coming to the Tallahassee main campus,” FSU posted on its emergency advisory website.
Local and federal law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the incident, and additional updates are expected as more information becomes available.