The woman who was walked by and filmed by an individual who was sipping a Starbucks latte during a sh**ting at Florida State University appears to be alive.

 

The woman who was walked by and filmed by an individual who was sipping a Starbucks latte during a sh**ting at Florida State University appears to be alive.

Thank goodness.

Footage is going viral of a person sipping coffee as they filmed a victim of the FSU sh**ting.

According… pic.twitter.com/BwLr9HUG7S

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 17, 2025

 Summary

On April 17, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred at Florida State University in Tallahassee, near the Student Union, resulting in at least one fatality and six people injured, with one in critical condition and five in serious condition, as reported by the New York Times and ABC News. A viral video captured a disturbing scene where an individual, casually sipping a Starbucks latte, filmed a victim lying on the ground while walking by. The woman in the footage, initially feared to be deceased, was later confirmed to be alive and receiving medical attention, according to other video angles. The incident sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many users condemning the person filming for their lack of empathy and failure to assist the victim. Responses on X described the act as "sickening," "callous," and indicative of a broader mental health crisis or loss of human decency in society. Some even suggested that the individual’s behavior was so abnormal that they might be investigated for potential complicity.

Commentary

The FSU shooting is a heartbreaking reminder of the recurring issue of gun violence in the United States, particularly on school campuses, which should be safe havens for learning and growth. However, what makes this incident even more unsettling is the behavior of the bystander who chose to film the scene while casually sipping a coffee, rather than offering help or showing any sign of distress. This act of detachment speaks volumes about the desensitization that some individuals may have developed toward violence, possibly due to its frequent portrayal in media or the constant exposure to such events on social platforms. The outrage expressed by X users reflects a collective frustration with the erosion of empathy in modern society—a sentiment that resonates deeply in an era where "going viral" often seems to take precedence over basic human decency.The image itself, showing a bag abandoned on the ground near a sidewalk, hints at the chaos and fear that must have gripped the campus during the shooting. The fact that the woman in the video survived is a small relief amidst the tragedy, but it doesn’t erase the larger issue: the bystander’s inaction and the broader societal implications of such behavior. This incident raises critical questions about our responsibility to one another in times of crisis and the role that social media plays in either amplifying compassion or enabling apathy. It’s a sobering moment that calls for reflection on how we can foster a culture of care and humanity, even in the face of unimaginable tragedy.