Florida Southern College: Police respond to shooting, active shooter reports in Lakeland

Witnesses have reported a possible shooting and active shooter situation at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Some accounts suggest the campus is under lockdown and that dormitories are being cleared by authorities. These reports remain unconfirmed, and officials have not yet released an official statement.

One person wrote on Facebook, “Praying for Florida Southern College here in Lakeland. Active Shooter on campus and on lockdown.”

Another added, “Active shooter at Florida southern over by lake Hollingsworth. So far hearing “rumors” of 6 people shot, two passed(one being the possible shooter) schools on complete lock down and they are clearing the dorms now.”

A third person wrote, “Whelp, go ahead and mark Lakeland on the map. Sources confirm active shooter at Florida Southern College. Campus is on complete lockdown. Wonder how many more incidents will be occurring with open carry being legal in 5 days.”

Another wrote, “If you’re a parent of a Florida Southern student and they live on campus, I would check in on them right now if I were you.”