The former University of Central Florida student, who was found dead at his dormitory among with two guns and explosives, was planning to attack the UCF campus, police officials said.
James Oliver Seevakumaran, pulled a dorm fire alarm in the middle of the night frightening students. According to the campus police, he shot himself in the head when they arrived.
The 30-year old was armed with two guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a bag filled with explosives. The officials said he planned to attack the other students, too.
The Associated Press reported that his plans failed when campus police quickly responded to the fire alarm and a 911 call from Seevakumaran's roommate. He hid in the bathroom after Seevakumaran pointed the gun at him, UCF Police Chief Richard Beary said.
"It could have been a very bad day here for everybody. All things considered, I think we were very blessed here at the University of Central Florida," Beary told the AP. "One shooting is bad enough. Multiples would have been unthinkable. So, anybody armed with this type of weapon and ammunition could have hurt a lot of people here, particularly in a crowded area as people were evacuating."
Authorities said Seevakumaran died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police speculate Seevakumaran wanted to get the students to assemble in one area, so he pulled the fire alarm. His roommate's call to 911, prompted the officers to arrive, and ultimately resulted in suicide.
Officials found notes that indicated Seevakumara was plotting to attack the campus.
"It could have been a bad day for everybody here," said Beary. "All things considered, I think we were very blessed at the University of Central Florida."
