Florida State University Shooting: 2 Dead, 6 Injured, Gunman Identified

FSU Campus Shooting

• 🎯 Florida State University was the scene of a deadly shooting where a gunman opened fire, resulting in 2 deaths and 6 injuries.
• 🚨 An active shooter alert was issued around noon, and the threat was neutralized by 3:30 PM, with the investigation ongoing.

Gunman Identified

• 👤 The suspect has been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, an FSU student and the son of a Leon County Sheriff's Deputy.
• 🔫 Ikner allegedly used his mother's handgun and a shotgun, with one of the weapons found at the scene.
• 🤝 The Sheriff noted that Ikner had access to guns and had participated in youth training programs.

Aftermath and Reactions

• 🏥 Ikner was shot by police after allegedly not cooperating and was transported to a local hospital.
• 💔 FSU President expressed heartbreak and grief for the victims and their families.
• 🗣️ President Trump reacted to the shooting, emphasizing his advocacy for the Second Amendment while calling the events terrible.
• ❓ The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.