Shooting on the campus of the University of Florida A shooting on the campus of the University of Florida in Tallahassee has prompted officials of this university to issue an emergency security alert. University officials asked all those present near the "Brag" stadium to immediately take shelter in a safe place. Immediately after receiving the shooting report, police forces began security and law enforcement operations in the area. Local sources reported that several people were shot, but the official authorities have not yet announced the exact details.