TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University resumed classes Friday, one day after a graduate opened fire at an on-campus library.
Meanwhile, friends of shooter Myron May are trying to figure out how he changed from being a well-liked young attorney to a would-be killer, stopped only by a fusillade of police bullets.
May was armed with a .380 semi-automatic handgun when he shot three people, according to police. Investigators said May tried to get past security barriers before he was fatally shot by officers.
May is a 2005 FSU graduate, who later earned a law degree from Texas Tech University.
Earlier this year, he was trying small cases as a rookie prosecutor in New Mexico. But, he was also beginning to fall apart. The 31-year-old May posted links to information on alleged government mind-reading on his Facebook page and believed the government was spying on him. He also made rambling statements to the police and a former girlfriend.
WFTV found out that eight friends of May are expecting a package from him. One of the packages was headed to Orlando and has already been intercepted by investigators.
The recipients are not aware of the package contents – they've simply been told to call police as soon as it arrives.
While one central Florida student narrowly escaped injury after being shielded by his text books, two students and library worker Nathan Scott were struck by gunfire.
Scott managed to warn others about the danger.
"He was shot in the leg. I think he was just in shock," said witness Gabriele LaValle.
At FSU Thursday night, hundreds gathered for a vigil.
"This is the first time I’ve been back since it happened," said student Alex Lavene, of Maitland.
The senior was studying for final exams in the library when the panic set in.
"People yelling, 'Gun, gun, gun, someone's shooting', so we ducked for cover," he said. "I pray this doesn’t happen again to FSU. We have to stay strong."
Students said the shooting made them second-guess their safety on campus.
"You realize safety is just a feeling. It's not really real," said student Emma White.
WFTV also found out that May moved back to Florida and was living in a cabin at a children's non-profit organization.
Police said he was in a "state of crisis."
Those who knew him said he was having financial troubles as well.
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