The gunman in a fatal attack at Florida State University had a history of espousing radical right-wing conspiracy theories and hateful ideas.

The man suspected of killing two people and wounding six others in the mass shooting at Florida State University is the stepson of a local sheriff's deputy. Classmates say the suspect had espoused far-right views.

Multiple victims were reported in a shooting Thursday at Florida State University and a suspect was taken into police custody, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The extent of the victims’ injuries was not immediately known and there were no additional details about the person who was in custody.