Two people were killed and at least five were wounded after an active shooter opened fire on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee Thursday, law enforcement said at a news conference. The injured victims and the suspected shooter were brought to a local hospital.

Police said the gunman was believed to be a 20-year-old FSU student. He has been identified as the son of a Leon County deputy sheriff who has been at the agency for 18 years, law enforcement said at the briefing. The shooter used his mother's former service weapon, now owned by her as a personal handgun, which was found at the scene, police said.

The suspect was taken into custody after being shot by police, officials said. 

Police said the two people killed in the shooting were not students. 

Tallahassee police said at about 3:15 p.m. that the campus has been secured, although multiple law enforcement agencies remain on site for the ongoing investigation. "Law enforcement has neutralized the threat," FSU tweeted. The university said the student union and several other buildings on campus should be avoided "as they are still considered an active crime scene."

Police responded to an active shooter call from the area of the student union around 12:01 p.m., FSU said. The school sent an alert warning those on campus to "seek shelter and await further instructions." The university also cautioned students to lock and stay away from all doors and windows.

The wounded are being treated at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Hospital, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to CBS News Miami. The hospital said all patients were in fair condition as of around 4:30 p.m. The patients being treated there were injured from gunshot wounds, and it appears all victims from the shooting were brought to that hospital. 

"We remain in close coordination with emergency responders and public safety officials. Out of respect for patient privacy and to ensure accurate information, we will provide updates as soon as they are available," Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said in a statement earlier.

Source: CBSNews