I turned around and saw the gunman shoot one person who collapsed. The 17 students and teachers who lost their lives when they were gunned down in a horrific. I stopped by strozier nearly every time i was on campus as a student. Myron may, fsu shooting suspect, apparently sent packages. Tallahassee and florida state university police described early reports of a gunman in front of the campus library, in an episode in which three people were injured and the suspect was killed. Bullet intended for florida state university student stopped. Fsu students textbook stops library gunmans bullet new york post. Images from the facebook page of jason derfuss, who writes his book bag saved his life during the shooting at florida state university on thursday, november 20, 2014. Florida state university student shows off book that stopped myron. Myron may, the 31yearold florida state university graduate who died in a hail of bullets with police early thursday, was struggling psychologically and in a state of crisis. Only later did derfuss realized that his books may have saved his life. Fsu student says books saved his life during shooting jason derfuss posted pics on facebook page in aftermath of fsu library shooting published. Faculty and space resources in the college of business, where only 40 students per year can pursue a degree in entrepreneurship, limit current enrollments. Florida state university shooting gunman a former student.
Nov 21, 2014 the gunman who shot three people at a library on florida state universitys main campus in tallahassee early thursday was an alumnus who said the government was watching him, and he detailed his. Nov 22, 2014 after shooting two others, the gunman, identified as myron may, killed himself. The fsu action shooting team looks for skill, a time and financial commitment, and above all, dedication to the sport. Derfuss hadnt realized the gunman tried to shoot him. Nov 20, 2014 after escaping the shooting in the fsu library, jason derfuss describes then going home and finding a bullet lodged in a book in his bag. Football coach aaron feis saved students by shielding them from gunman nikolas cruzs bullets during the shooting at marjory stoneman douglas high school in florida on feb. Fsu student left paralyzed in campus shooting usa today. Nov 20, 2014 students left belongings behind while fleeing strozier library on the tallahassee campus of florida state university after a shooting early nov. Florida state student saved from gunman by his book complex. This change is imperative in order for florida state university to expand enrollments in the entrepreneurship major and minor. A campus library is supposed to be a place of quiet and learning.
Farham ronny ahmed, one of three people injured thursday when a gunman opened fire at florida state universitys strozier library, was shot three times, including once in. Football coach hero saved students in florida high school. Books in backpack stop fsu gunmans first bullet usa today. Jason derfuss was saved from a gunshot at fsu by books in his back pack. A student believes a book he was carrying in his back pack saved his life during a shooting at a florida state university library.
Nov 20, 2014 tallahassee police investigate a shooting outside the strozier library on the florida state university campus in tallahassee, fla. According to national reports, florida state student jason derfuss had just checked out books from the universitys strozier library when he heard a gunshot. Student claims library books saved his life from bullet. A florida state university student is crediting library books one on. Thursdays school shooting at florida state university was yet another awful, if all too familiar, bit of morning news. Nov 20, 2014 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 morning news conference. The gun went off two times and the student who was shot. Fsu students textbook stops library gunmans bullet. Florida student says books saved his life in campus. Fsu student jason derfuss was saved from gunshot by his books. Reuters florida state university student jason derfuss did not think to look at his book bag as he fled the university library where a gunman wounded three people early on thursday. The fsu student posted pictures on facebook showing the damaged books and the alleged bullet. Earlier tonight there was a shooting at fsu, right as i.
Florida state student saved by book from 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. 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. Fsu employee and student personal information on this website is for official business use only. Bullet intended for florida state university student stopped by. Students and faculty at florida state university react to shooting at strozier library. These are the victims of the florida yoga studio shooting. February 16, 2018 the broward education foundation has set up a gofundme page to help the families of the parkland shooting victims. Nov 20, 2014 lahey, who teaches classics at the university of nebraska lincoln, said he was horrified by the fsu shooting and absolutely floored to learn that his book helped save a young mans life. According to one student, the fsu library shooting would have been much more tragic if it wasnt for freshly checked out books. Library books save fsu student by standing up to bullet. Nov 20, 2014 gunman dead after shooting 3 at florida state university by associated press. Textbooks in backpack stopped a bullet a florida state university student recalls the terrifying moments when a gunman opened fire on campus on thursday morning. Florida state university student jason derfuss was among the people that a gunman opened fire on in strozier library on wednesday.
Posted on november 20, 2014 december 30, 2015 by will chou. Police described him as being in crisis, saying may believed. Florida state university has been officially designated as a preeminent research university in the state by the florida legislature as a result of having met a set of rigorous benchmarks. A link has been sent to your friends email address. A gunman wounded three people on the campus of florida state university early thursday morning. Fsu students books saved him from shooters bullets. Two books saved mans life during shooting at florida. Jason derfuss could have been killed becoming the first victim of florida state gunman myron may were it not for the books hed just checked. 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.
Gunman killed, three students injured in shooting at fsu library. Bullet intended for florida state university student. A senior at florida state university unwittingly fell victim to the first shot from a campus gunman early thursday but didnt know it until a few hours later jason derfuss. Fsu student jason derfuss saved by book bag in campus shooting. Book bag stops bullet from killing fsu student in shooting.
Book saves life of fsu shooting victim wills personal. People took cover in the book aisles to hide from the gunman in case he came onto the floor, ehab said. This chilling video from the moment of crises, students huddled there. There has been a shooting on the campus of florida state university.
Prose by unls stephen lahey is being credited with helping protect a student from the nov. National high magnetic field laboratory, the only national lab in florida, holds the most world records for the most powerful magnets on earth. Book bag saves fsu student images from the facebook page of jason derfuss, who writes his book bag saved his life during the shooting at florida state university on thursday, november 20, 2014. How good was john cenas mandarin at the wwe press conference. Books save fsu student jason derfuss from shooters bullet. Library books save student by stopping bullet during fsu shooting. Books save fsu student jason derfuss from shooters. Fsu student survives shooting after bullet lodges in. Nov 20, 2014 fsu gunman identified, 3 students hurt. The books in derfuss backpack stopped the bullet and may have saved his life. But only hours later, inspecting the books hed checked out, did the student realize just how narrow his escape was.
Nov 20, 2014 book saves life of fsu shooting victim. After escaping the shooting in the fsu library, jason derfuss describes then going home and finding a bullet lodged in a book in his bag. Gunman dead after shooting 3 at florida state university. Nov 21, 2014 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. Gunman identified in fsu library shooting that wounded three. Following the incident, derfuss shared photos of his book and backpack, which he says saved his life. The library book that saved fsu students life in florida.
Florida state university gunman shot dead by campus police. A stack of library books in his backpack saved one student in the vicinity of wednesday nights florida state university shooting. Student says textbook blocked bullet of florida state university. Police have identified the gunman as former fsu alumnus myron may, who was fatally shot by police during the.
Im a student at fsu, i was leaving strozier when i heard a shot behind me. Florida state university students books saved his life abc news. Library books save student by stopping bullet during fsu. After the shooting, fsu officials announced classes. Tallahassee, florida pix11 a florida state university student was saved by his textbooks during a school shooting early thursday. Fsu student says books saved his life during shooting. Nov 20, 2014 a shooting on the florida state university campus in tallahassee sent two people to the hospital just after midnight on thursday morning, after university authorities warned of a dangerous situation and more than 30 police officers responded to the scene at the universitys strozier library. But the book took the impact of a bullet fired at the student during thursdays florida state university shooting and he posted pictures showing the amazing stroke of luck to prove it. University center building b, across from the unconqured statue 850 6448279. Fsu student saved b y 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. Amid the brief, terrifying confusion at the entrance of florida state universitys main library last night, one student narrowly avoided being shot. Shooter killed university filled with students cramming for exams. Earlier tonight there was a shooting at fsu, right as i was leaving strozier. Campus disciple saved by library books in fsu shooting.
Lahey, who teaches classics at the university of nebraska lincoln, said he was horrified by the fsu shooting and absolutely floored to learn that his book helped save a young mans life. Tallahassee democrat screenshot early thursday morning, a gunman opened fire and wounded three students at florida state. Library book saves student from bullet fired during gunman. A student at florida state university is glorifying god after he narrowly escaped a bullet that ended up tearing through his backpack on thursday when a. Florida state university shooting wounds students in crowded. Last nights terrifying shooting incident at the florida state university library left three students wounded and the gunman dead, but it could have been so much worse for one student.
Nov 20, 2014 according to one student, the fsu library shooting would have been much more tragic if it wasnt for freshly checked out books. A florida state university student who survived a campus shooting. Inside edition reports on a florida state university student who was saved from being shot in the shooting rampage, by his book bag. Books save apopka student in fsu shootings that left. Jason derfuss, a student at florida state university, said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet.
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An fsu student survived this mornings campus shooting after a bullet apparently meant for him was stopped by books. It happened just after midnight at the strozier library. One lucky florida state university student escaped unscathed from a thursday morning shooting rampage in the schools library thanks. Student saved from fsu shooting by books in backpack discusses experience. Earlier tonight there was a shooting at fsu, right as i was leaving. Laheys book helps protect student in florida state shooting. Fsu students books saved him from shooters bullets tampa. Fsu shooting victim tells harrowing tale of survival miami. Students describe the heroes who saved lives during mass school shooting. 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. Anyone can practice, and shoot at the monthly local match with the beretta handguns for the purpose of learning about the world of shooting sports and improving their own personal skill at the discipline. Im rich but lonely, have no friends, and cant get a girlfriend. An fsu student survived this mornings campus shooting after a bullet apparently meant for him was stopped by books in his backpack.
Nov 20, 2014 last nights terrifying shooting incident at the florida state university library left three students wounded and the gunman dead, but it could have been so much worse for one student. 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. Gunman at florida state spoke of being watched the new york. But they were united by ties to florida state university and a shared love of yoga. Nov 21, 2014 florida state university student jason derfuss life was saved when a bullet lodged in books he was carrying during wednesday nights shooting. 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.
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