What Happened at the Florida Yoga Studio
On November 6, 2018, a gunman opened fire at the Hot Yoga Spa in Tallahassee, Florida. The attack killed two people and injured five others before the shooter took his own life. Police responded quickly and treated the incident as an active shooter event.
Victims and Location Details
The victims were employees and customers inside the studio during class. Authorities identified the dead as Maura Binkley, 21, and Dr. Nancy Van Vessem, 61. The shooting took place in a small studio space, highlighting how quickly violence can erupt in small businesses.
Police Response and Investigation
Tallahassee Police Department officers arrived within minutes and engaged the shooter. Investigators later reviewed surveillance footage and interviewed witnesses. The FBI assisted with the probe, confirming the attack was targeted and random.
For more details on the Tallahassee shooting, see the official report at https://www.fbi.gov.
