A florida state university student is crediting library books one on 14thcentury english philosophy for saving his life early when a gunman opened fire on the tallahassee campus. According to one student, the fsu library shooting would have been much more tragic if it wasnt for freshly checked out books. Florida state university gunman was lawyer and former fsu. Books shield fsu student during library shooting rampage. Fsu student, 21, and professor, 61, killed in yoga shooting. Florida state university shooting wounds students in. Once inside, police said, may shot fsu student and library employee nathan scott in the leg. A florida state university student is crediting library books one on 14thcentury english philosophy for saving his life early thursday when a gunman opened fire on the tallahassee campus. The 201819 academic year is used for annual figures. Another tweet came from the father of a fsu student who took a screen. This person for whatever reason produced a handgun and then began shooting students in the library, florida state university police chief david perry told reporters at a.
An fsu student survived this mornings campus shooting after a. Jason derfuss, a student at florida state university, said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet. Nov 20, 2014 florida state student saved from shooting by library books hed just checked out. University center building b, across from the unconqured statue 850 6448279. A senior at florida state university unwittingly fell victim to the first shot from a campus gunman early thursday but. Nov 20, 2014 florida state university gunman was lawyer and former fsu student students were told to seek shelter following the shooting. Nov 20, 2014 one fsu student had a brush with death last night. Fsu students textbook stops library gunmans bullet new york post. Florida state university student jason derfuss life was saved when a bullet lodged in books he was carrying during wednesday nights shooting. Fsu students books saved his life business insider. Nov 22, 2014 books shield fsu student during library shooting rampage. We feel this loss profoundly this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The students got a different booklet for graduation than the parents did student one was much nicer apparently and i wanted to know if there was a way to get some of the student ones leftover from the graduation ceremony they came in a garnet embossed booklet, like if the university has extra of them.
The know more sexual violence prevention initiative is about action, education, and the continuum of care for our students, faculty, and staff. Books in backpack stop fsu gunmans first bullet usa today. Florida state university apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts. More than 300 students were in strozier library on florida state universitys campus studying when a man entered with a gun and opened fire. Florida state university is leading the way nationally when it comes to satisfaction among students new to the university and those preparing to graduate, according to recent data from the national survey of student engagement. Textbooks stop bullet, saving fsu student s life i didnt really know what to do, until i saw the gunman sprint across the front of strozier, and he gunned down another student right in. A florida state university student says the books in his backpack stopped a bullet last night during the. A gunman is dead and at 3 students were hospitalized following a shooting early thursday morning on the florida state university. Hundreds gathered at florida state university sunday evening to mourn the deaths of two university community members killed in a tallahassee shooting two days earlier. Fsu student says books saved his life during shooting. An fsu student says books in his backpack stopped a bullet at the shooting in the.
Nov 20, 2014 textbooks stop fsu shooters bullet fsu student jason derfuss shows how a bullet that could have struck him in the back was deflected by two books in his book bag. One fsu student was saved from gunman when his books. Studies show students have similar or increased success and engagement in courses with open materials. Gunman killed, three students injured in shooting at fsu library. Fsu textbooks florida state new, used, rental and digital. Florida state university gunman was lawyer and former fsu student. Nov 20, 2014 a student at florida state university said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet from hitting him during thursdays shooting. Gunman at florida state spoke of being watched the new. The 201819 florida state university fact book provides the most current data available as a general description of the activities of the university. Nancy van vessem, 61, died when a gunman opened fire at a tallahassee yoga studio friday, nov. Bullet intended for florida state university student stopped. Florida state university student shows off book that stopped myron.
Nov 20, 2014 fsu student saved by a book fsu student jason derfuss survived a campus shooting after a bullet intended for him lodged in a book he was carrying in his backpack. Police said he made no attempt to get through the security turnstile and into the library itself. Fsu student survives shooting after bullet lodges in. Tallahassee democrat screenshot early thursday morning, a gunman opened fire and wounded three students at florida state. Shop florida state university new, used, rental and digital textbooks at the noles bookstore. Students are selected for this designation after achieving distinction in their academic area or following significant service to the university. Fsu shooting sports analyst, brandon wilson, said, i think its horrible that people on social media are making anti fsu and jameis winston jokes after the florida state shooting. Fsu student survives shooting after bullet lodges in books. Library books save student by stopping bullet during fsu. Nov 20, 2014 students recount shooting at fsu library.
The gun went off two times and the student who was shot. Students and faculty at florida state university react to shooting at strozier library. Fsu student jason derfuss could have been killed inside strozier library if he hadnt been carrying a bookfilled backpack that miraculously. In the aftermath of the florida state university shooting. Derfuss shared these photos on his facebook page and wrote. Student says textbook blocked bullet of florida state university shooter, who was a former student a florida state university student is crediting library books for saving his life when a.
Prose by unls stephen lahey is being credited with helping protect a student from the nov. Fsu student, faculty remembered at candlelight vigil. The gunman who shot three people at a library on florida state universitys main campus in tallahassee early thursday was an alumnus who said. Fsu student jason derfuss saved by book bag in campus shooting. An fsu student survived this mornings campus shooting after a bullet apparently meant for him was stopped by books in his backpack. Office of institutional research florida state university. Fsu student jason derfuss saved by book bag in campus shooting jason derfuss, a student at florida state university, said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books. Florida state student saved from shooting by library books he. Reservation requests are accepted on a semesterly basis starting the first monday in april for summer and fall and the first monday in november for spring. Jason derfuss was saved from a gunshot at fsu by books in his back pack. Nov 20, 2014 fsu student saved by textbooks in library shooting florida state senior jason derfuss was leaving the strozier library after checking out books just after midnight thursday, when he heard the. Books save apopka student in fsu shootings that left gunman.
Student jason derfuss says his book bag saved his life during the shooting at florida state university early thursday morning. We welcome students and family members to connect with the department of student support and transitions if you are experiencing a crisis or just need someone to talk through a problem or experience you are having at florida state university. Shop the campus and online store for tshirts, hats and other accessories for the whole family. Florida public relations association, capital chapter. Florida state university libraries covid19 update fsu libraries physical locations are closed until further notice but will continue to provide online resources and services. Laheys book helps protect student in florida state shooting. Fsu student checked out library books moments before he was shot they saved his life. Folks enjoyed unlimited tots and a free drink during the tallahassee tot fest, an event to cut the redribbon before upcoming tater tot menu items at madison social, township and centrale pizza, parm and bar. Florida state university gunman was lawyer and former fsu student students were told to seek shelter following the shooting. Earlier tonight there was a shooting at fsu, right as i was leaving strozier. Fsu student jason derfuss says books saved him from bullet. Nov 24, 2014 prose by unls stephen lahey is being credited with helping protect a student from the nov. But i thought it was a book falling off a table, it didnt sound like a. An unidentified gunman opened fire inside strozier library on the florida state university campus.
Fsu senior maura binkley, 21, and college of medicine faculty member dr. Student jason derfuss recounted on his facebook account early thursday what happened when he was leaving strozier library on campus the previous night, when attorney myron may allegedly shot three people. A good book can change your life, but a couple of wellplaced ones can save it, apparently. Nov 20, 2014 fsu student says books saved his life during shooting jason derfuss posted pics on facebook page in aftermath of fsu library shooting. A florida state university student who was in the library when gunfire broke out was saved by books he had just checked out and stashed in his backpack. An fsu student found bullets lodged in his library books following the campus shooting on wednesday night. Fsu student jason derfuss saved by book bag in campus shooting jason derfuss, a student at florida state university, said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet.
Nov 03, 2018 fsu student, 21, and faculty member, 61, killed in yoga shooting. Officers standing over the body of myron may, an alumnus shot after wounding. Campus event services oversees a number of event spaces, meeting rooms and outdoor spaces including the union ballrooms, moore auditorium, student services building, askew student life center, integration statue and landis green. Students in the department of communication have the opportunity to work with the clubs and organizations listed below. Nov 20, 2014 a stack of library books in his backpack saved one student in the vicinity of wednesday nights florida state university shooting. Jason derfuss, a student at florida state university, said that he is lucky to still be alive after the library books inside of his book bag were able to successfully stop a bullet from reaching his back. Nov 20, 2014 this was a direct intervention by god, student says. He tried to shoot someone else, then reloaded and went back outside. Gunman at florida state spoke of being watched the new york.
Jason derfuss was at the strozier library last night when a gunman opened fire. A book by stephen lahey, professor of classics and religious studies, has been credited with saving a student s life in the wake of the nov. But only hours later, inspecting the books hed checked out, did the student realize just how narrow his escape was. Bullet intended for florida state university student. Florida state student saved by books during library shooting. Book stopped bullet in deadly fsu shooting, survivor jason derfuss says photos by sebastian murdock a florida state university student said he narrowly escaped injury when a gunman shot at him early thursday morning, the suspects bullet hitting his backpack and lodging into a book. Alternative textbook grants florida state university. One fsu student was saved from gunman when his books stopped. Fsu employee and student personal information on this website is for official business use only. Student handbook department of student support and. Fsu students books saved him from shooters bullets tampa. Welcome to the fsu bookstore where youll find an authentic assortment of florida state university apparel, gifts and merchandise to show your fsu pride. Gunman killed, 3 students wounded in fsu campus shooting.
Nov 20, 2014 a florida state university student is crediting library books one on 14thcentury english philosophy for saving his life early thursday when a gunman opened fire on the tallahassee campus. Two books saved mans life during shooting at florida. Florida state university is an internationally recognized teaching and research institution committed to preparing our graduates for the everexpanding opportunities of a global society. The senior didnt realize he was the shooters first target until hours later. Nov 20, 2014 hundreds of florida state university students flee, take cover after shots ring out at campus library. A year later, florida state students and alum remember the strozier shooting. Rent your books and youll pay, on average, less than half the new textbook price. Students left belongings behind while fleeing strozier library on the tallahassee campus of florida state university after a shooting early nov. I didnt know this at the time, but the shooter targeted me first, derfuss wrote on his facebook profile page.
Florida state university recognizes its most accomplished students as student stars. Student jason derfuss posted a picture of a book he was carrying in his back pack at the time of the shooting at florida state. The mission of the university libraries is to support and enhance the learning, teaching, research, and service activities of the florida state university. Student information is provided through the fall 2018 semester.
Ap photo don juan moore life fsu student survives shooting thanks to library books the senior didnt realize he was the shooters first target until hours later. In a scene of terror and tears, students at florida state university library cowered behind stacks of books and dove under desks as an assailant. Student says textbook blocked bullet of florida state. Jason derfuss, an fsu student, posted photos online the showed a bullet that went through his backpack and was stopped only by a couple of books that he had just checked out for a research project. Any unlawful, unauthorized, improper, or negligent use andor disclosure by anyone using this website of the fsu employee or student personal information on this website may result in that person being subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal, andor criminal prosecution. An fsu student says books in his backpack stopped a bullet at the shooting in the universitys library. Once every three years, fsu freshmen and seniors participate in the national survey as a way for the university to. Florida state university student jason derfuss did not think to look at his book bag as he fled the university library thursday. Nov 20, 2014 a florida state university student who survived a campus shooting thursday owes his life to a nebraska professor who had a lot to say about a 14th century english theologian. Library books save student by stopping bullet during fsu shooting. A gunman wounded three people on the campus of florida state university early thursday morning. Fsu student saved by a book fsu student jason derfuss survived a campus shooting after a bullet intended for him lodged in a book he was carrying in his backpack. A stack of library books in his backpack saved one student in the vicinity of wednesday nights florida state university shooting. Nov 20, 2014 books save apopka student in fsu shootings that left gunman dead, 3 hurt.
Florida state university shooting wounds students in crowded. According to national reports, florida state student jason derfuss had just checked out books from the universitys strozier library when he heard a gunshot. Three students were injured in the shooting, the gunman was killed by police, but derfuss escaped unharmed thanks to the books in his backpack. Three florida state university students were shot and wounded inside the schools strozier library early thursday morning by a gunman who was. Fsu shooting survivor saved by book bag abc7 chicago.
Book stopped bullet in deadly fsu shooting, survivor jason. Fsu student survives shooting thanks to library books mtv. Florida state student saved by book from library shooting. Nov 20, 2014 gunman in fsu shooting was in state of crisis. Florida state university does not tolerate sexual violence. Amid the brief, terrifying confusion at the entrance of florida state universitys main library last night, one student narrowly avoided being shot by a rampaging gunman.
A florida state university student who survived a campus shooting thursday owes his life to a nebraska professor who had a lot to say about a 14th century english theologian. Earlier this morning november 20, a florida state university graduate open fired in fsus strozier library, sending 2 student to the hospital with injuries and grazing a third who. Nov 20, 2014 jason derfuss, an fsu student, posted photos online the showed a bullet that went through his backpack and was stopped only by a couple of books that he had just checked. Nov 20, 2014 carlos barreno shared this video of florida state university students in the library during a shooting thursday on campus. Books save apopka student in fsu shootings that left. A senior at florida state university unwittingly fell victim to the first shot from a campus gunman early thursday but didnt know it until several hours later.
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