FSU Shooting: Gunman Identified as Deputy's Son, 2 Dead, 6 Injured

Campus Shooting at Florida State University

• 🎯 A shooting occurred at Florida State University on Thursday morning, with shots fired just before noon.
• 🚨 An alert was issued on social media for students and staff to seek shelter.
• 📍 The incident took place on the north side of campus, near the student union.

Victims and Suspect Information

• 💔 Two people were killed, and six others were injured in the shooting.
• 🏥 The two deceased individuals were not students at FSU.
• 🔫 The alleged gunman, identified as 20-year-old FSU student Phoenix Ikner, was apprehended and is in the hospital.
• 🗣️ Ikner reportedly invoked his right to remain silent when law enforcement attempted to question him.

Suspect's Family Connection to Law Enforcement

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Phoenix Ikner is the son of a Leon County Sheriff's deputy who has served for over 18 years.
• 🔫 A weapon found at the scene belonged to his mother but was not her duty weapon.
• 🤝 Ikner was also a member of the Leon County Sheriff's Office youth advisory council, participating in training programs.

Law Enforcement Response and Investigation

• 🚓 Campus police, Tallahassee police, the Leon County Sheriff's Office, and the FBI responded to the incident.
• 👮 Officers confronted the shooter and described neutralizing the threat, confirming the suspect is alive.
• 🕵️ The investigation is active, with multiple FSU buildings closed as part of the crime scene.
• ⚖️ The Tallahassee Police Department is leading the investigation, in collaboration with the state attorney's office.

Impact on Campus and Community

• 🏫 Classes at FSU have been canceled for the remainder of the week.
• ⚽ All Florida State sporting events have been canceled through Sunday.
• 😥 The incident has become a common occurrence, causing fear among students and distress for parents.
• 💬 Law enforcement stated they will work with the state attorney's office to determine what investigative evidence can be released.