More than 300 students were in strozier library on florida state universitys campus studying when a man entered with a gun and opened fire. To god be the glory by shawn schuster email protected nov 20, 2014 02. The gunman who shot three people at florida state universitys library early thursday before being killed by police was a former student, a law enforcement official told cbs news. Prayer carried students through the frantic moments after. Fsu college of nursing faculty, graduates focus on service during covid19 pandemic. Students left belongings behind while fleeing strozier library on the tallahassee campus of florida state university after a shooting early nov. It happened just after midnight at the strozier library.
Florida student says books saved his life in campus library shooting. My first book, point shooting concepts formerly known as point shooting progression january 27, 2018 february 20, 2019 roger phillips. Eat pray love is a 2010 american biographical romantic drama film starring julia roberts as elizabeth gilbert, based on gilberts 2006 memoir of the same name. The parkland shooting survivorturnedgun activist will be partnering up with random house for a june 5 release. An fsu student survived this mornings campus shooting after a bullet apparently meant for him was stopped by books in his backpack. Free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books daily.
One fsu student narrowly escaped death last night when a bullet was stopped by the books in his backpack. Jason derfuss was at the strozier library when a gunman opened fire. This book is an invaluable daily companion for any person seeking a source of strength and comfort within and without themselves. A prayer for the victims and protection from terrorism. A gunman wounded three people on the campus of florida state university early thursday morning. Florida sheriff defends keeping childhood shooting a secret. As the world reels in the wake of deadly natural disasters and other tragedies, many turn to faith for comfort and guidance. Fsu football player among students in library at time of. Written by capital city church of christ tallahassee, fl thursday, 20 november 2014 11. Books save apopka student in fsu shootings that left.
Two handed shooting on the run is not nearly as effective or efficient as onehanded shooting in many circumstances. Books in backpack stop fsu gunmans first bullet usa today. Thank you richard, we will put some other lists up later which will hopefully interest and add you to the contributors list. Florida state university fsu students for concealed carry on campus tallahassee, fl our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and those effected by the shooting at.
Three students were injured in the shooting before the gunman was killed by police. Fsu students books saved him from shooters bullets. Campus unites after fsu library horror tallahassee democrat. All classes on the florida state campus were cancelled on thursday following an earlymorning shooting at the universitys library. Jameis winston, florida state community unite after shooting. 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. Book saves life of fsu shooting victim wills personal. Free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books. Nov 21, 2014 gunman at florida state spoke of being watched officers standing over the body of myron may, an alumnus shot after wounding three people at a florida state university library. With this mixture of cruelty and tenderness, the shooting reminds me. A prayer service was held in moore auditorium at florida state university. Nov 20, 2014 library books save student by stopping bullet during fsu shooting the florida state university marching chiefs play during the gathering of unity candlelight vigil on campus after the shooting of three fsu students earlier in the day on november 20, 2014 in tallahassee, florida. Nov 20, 2014 students recount shooting at fsu library. Derfuss would have been injured too, or possibly killed, if it wasnt for a copy of great medieval thinkers by john wyclif.
In a statement, fsu president john thrasher said the shooting was established as an isolated incident. Fsu student jason derfuss survived a campus shooting after a bullet intended for him lodged in a book he was carrying in his backpack. Christian broadcasting network christian news, television programming, ministry resources, prayer requests, the 700 club, operation blessing, superbook, orphans promise and more. Fsu coaches and athletics department leaders expressed sadnesss and offered prayers after a shooting on campus. 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. Jason derfuss, a student at florida state university, said he is lucky to be alive after his backpack full of books stopped a bullet. Florida student says books saved his life in campus. Florida state university student shows off book that. Fsu students books saved him from shooters bullets tampa. There has been a shooting on the campus of florida state university. Jason derfuss, a 21yearold student at the college, was studying at the library when shots rang out.
Apr 26, 2005 an earlier post was probably correct, it appears that philip caputos secondsa look back at the kent state shootings was written mostly to provide a book to accompany dvd documentary kent state. 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. We pray to you for the ones who have been wounded by these wicked acts of violence. The plain mans book of prayers is a splendid little volume of outstanding wisdom and depth of insight, shared with all who would read it, penned by a caring and thoughtful man of kind and generous spirit. Library books save student by stopping bullet during fsu. Ryan murphy cowrote and directed the film, which was released in the united states on august, 2010. 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. Books save apopka student in fsu shootings that left gunman dead, 3 hurt. Florida state student saved by books during library shooting.
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. This is something that is easily proven with the test above. I pray, god, that you will make the students on this campus brave, she said. In the spirit of the season, german salazar offers this gift to our readers. Florida state university students books saved his life abc news.
Gunman at florida state spoke of being watched the new. Books about the columbine high school victims and shooters. Books stop bullets at tragic fsu shooting a tragic shooting, a confusing profile of a wouldbekiller, and a student saved by his library books. Fsu student jason derfuss saved by book bag in campus shooting. Nov 20, 2014 the gunman who wounded three people at the florida state university school library early today was a lawyer who had worked until recently in a prosecutors office and had complained that a.
Thats when he saw the alleged shooter, myron may, came from behind and started shooting. Tallahassee and florida state university police described early reports of. Library books save student by stopping bullet during fsu shooting. Florida state university student jason derfuss life was saved when a bullet lodged in books he was carrying during wednesday nights shooting. 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. Below are listed several of the books that have come out over the years. The shot i heard behind me i did not feel, nor did it hit me at all. Book stopped bullet in deadly fsu shooting, survivor jason. We have modified and tweaked the index pages to provide you with reference materials that will work while on the range shooting fclass.
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. Free classic shooting books for christmas daily bulletin. Florida state university gunman shot dead by campus police. Instead of celebrating the end of rigorous core learning at the college of nursings emblematic pinning ceremony last week, graduating nursing students at florida state university are bracing to face the covid19 pandemic and preparing to hit the ground running as they start their careers. Gunman at florida state spoke of being watched the new york. One shooting victim was in critical condition and one was in good condition at a. Seminoles athletics events will go on as scheduled. Fsu student survives shooting after bullet lodges in books. 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.
Jason derfuss saved by his text books click on photo to enlarge tallahassee, florida panic swept through the florida state university library thursday when a rampaging gunman shot three people before being killed in a hail of police bullets, police said. Florida state university and tallahassee police departments have done an extraordinary job taking quick and decisive action to prevent further tragedy, to secure the scene and to keep campus safe. Lionel shriver goodreads author shelved 34 times as schoolshootings avg rating 4. Two books saved mans life during shooting at florida state. Please keep the victims, their families and the students of fsu in your prayers. Fsu student survives shooting after bullet lodges in. Florida state university shooting wounds students in crowded. Florida state university shooting gunman a former student, source. Tallahassee student jason derfuss walked with books in his backpack out the front of florida state university s strozier library just before 12. More than 300 students were in strozier library when the shooting began at about 12. Occasionally i update the list when i find something noteworthy but if theres a book not on this list, its not meant as a slight to the author.
Mar 02, 2012 free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books. By roger phillips, owner and operator of fight focused concepts. I stopped by strozier nearly every time i was on campus as a student. Fsu student survives shooting thanks to library books the senior didnt realize he was the shooters first target until hours later. The dvd is included inside the book and provides a good overview of what happened on may 4, 1970. Dec 04, 20 free classic shooting books for christmas. Fsu student elijah velez, 18, suffered a grazing wound during thursdays shooting at florida state university. 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. Florida state student saved by book from library shooting. This list isnt allinclusive and wasnt intended to be as there are new books about the subject cropping up all the time. Loving god and father, we cry to you for our broken world, and for those who seek their own way through violence and threat. A graduate of fsu and the texas tech law school, he practiced law in texas and new mexico, where he worked as a prosecutor for the dona ana district attorneys office until. Police say myron deshawn may, a 31yearold attorney and fsu graduate, opened fire and shot three people thursday at the entrance of strozier library.
Florida state university shooting wounds students in. University police say 31year old myron may, an fsu. Florida state university gunman was lawyer and former fsu. Florida state university police fatally shot a gunman at the campus library early thursday in a shooting that left three students wounded as hundreds studying inside the. All of the students in our campus ministry at capital. Tallahassee police identified the gunman as myron may, an fsu graduate who later. Rick scott held a news conference thursday morning, just hours after a shooting on the fsu campus that. Florida state university shooter told former friend he was sending her mystery package and ex that government was watching him as he. Christian student saved by book bag during florida state university shooting. Students and faculty at florida state university react to shooting at strozier library. A graduate of fsu and the texas tech law school, he practiced law in texas and new mexico, where he worked as a prosecutor for the dona ana district attorneys office until he abruptly quit oct. The indexreference pages in this book differ from the other data books we offer. This came in wake of thursdays shooting at strozier library.
Jason derfuss was at the strozier library last night when a gunman opened fire. Derfuss posted on facebook that he checked the books out of the library just a few minutes before the shooting. Nov 26, 2014 florida state university fsu students for concealed carry on campus tallahassee, fl our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and those effected by the shooting at. Three students were injured in the shooting, the gunman was killed by police, but derfuss escaped unharmed thanks to the books.
But the tragic event, in which three students were shot before. Nov 20, 2014 that might not have been the case according to fsu student jason derfuss facebook page if it wasnt for some freshly checked out books. Police say myron deshawn may, a 31yearold attorney and fsu. The shooting is full of ugliness and pain, but it is the work of a romantic at heart. This list, created by german salazar, includes many classic treatises on marksmanship that still have value for todays competitive shooters. May, who graduated from fsu in 2005 before enrolling in texas tech universitys law school, injured two students and a library worker when he began shooting inside strozier library in tallahassee. Shooting at strozier library stuns florida state tallahassee. I can think of no better gift than knowledge, in this case knowledge of the early days of ballistic science, organized competitive shooting, the nra and much more.
Gunman dead after shooting 3 at florida state university. Florida state university shooting gunman a former student. The library was packed with students, who were cramming for final exams. Florida state university student shows off book that stopped myron. 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 student survives shooting thanks to library books mtv. Nov 21, 2014 jason derfuss, an fsu student from central florida, was exiting the library after checking out some books. I didnt know this at the time, but the shooter targeted me first. My first book, point shooting concepts formerly known as. Christian student saved by book bag during florida state. Tallahassee student jason derfuss walked with books in his backpack out the front of florida state universitys strozier library just before 12. Victims of florida state library shooting identified. Fsu shootings february 1, 2016 february 2, 2017 mmeds fsu shootings, lisdexamfetamine, myron may, vyvanse on november 20, 2014, 31yearold attorney myron deshawn may opened fire on students and employees in and around strozier library at florida state university fsu before committing suicide by cop. The florida state university community is extremely saddened by the shootings that took place early this morning at strozier library, in the very heart of campus, thrasher said.
Bullet intended for florida state university student. Earlier tonight there was a shooting at fsu, right as i was leaving strozier. A stack of library books in his backpack saved one student in the vicinity of wednesday nights florida state university shooting. Fsu gunman myron may sent 10 packages, officials say cnn. Nov 20, 2014 book saves life of fsu shooting victim posted on november 20, 2014 december 30, 2015 by will chou im a student at fsu, i was leaving strozier when i heard a shot behind me. 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. The gunman who wounded three people at the florida state university school library early today was a lawyer who had worked until recently in a prosecutors office and had complained that a.
Nov 20, 2014 students left belongings behind while fleeing strozier library on the tallahassee campus of florida state university after a shooting early nov. Gunman identified in fsu library shooting that wounded three. Nineteen minutes by jodi picoult, hate list by jennifer brown, this is where it ends by marieke nijkamp, columbine by d. Popular school shootings books showing 150 of 186 we need to talk about kevin paperback by. Nov 21, 2014 man who police say wounded three people inside florida state university library sent 10 packages prior to event, officials say. Student says textbook blocked bullet of florida state. Bridging the ruralurban divide, as it turns out, requires emotional excavation. 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.
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