Madison Askins, a 23-year-old Florida State University graduate student, recounted the traumatic experience of being shot while walking near the campus student union, where a gunman opened fire, injuring seven and killing two. After being shot in the buttocks, she remained still, recalling active shooter drill advice to play dead as the attacker reloaded, until rescue arrived. Despite her injuries, Askins is determined to continue her studies and pursue her dreams, emphasizing that the incident won’t deter her from moving forward.
