FSU campus shooting: Two dead, six injured in tragedy
There was a tragic shooting on the Florida State University campus, resulting in two deaths and six injuries. The perpetrator, identified as 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner, used a gun owned by his mother, who is a local police officer.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the shooting occur? The shooting took place on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee, on Thursday around 6:50 AM ET.
- Who is the perpetrator? The perpetrator is 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, a student at FSU, who used a gun belonging to his mother, a deputy sheriff in Leon County.
- What are the actions of the authorities? The FBI and ATF quickly responded by sending agents to the scene, and the campus remains an active crime scene.
What led to the tragedy at FSU?
On Thursday, a shooting on the Florida State University campus resulted in two deaths and six injuries. According to authorities, neither of the deceased individuals were FSU students.
The shooter was identified as 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner, who used his mother's gun, a local police officer's weapon. Ikner was "neutralized" by the authorities and transported to the hospital.
— There is no further threat to our community at this point — assured Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell.
Over 42,000 students attend classes on the main campus.
What are the next steps in the investigation?
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. It is known that the attacker's mother has been with the police for 18 years and has recently served as a deputy sheriff. — She has a tremendous job that she’s done. Her service to this community has been exceptional, — stated Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil at a press conference. — The handgun had been his mother’s service weapon, which she had bought for personal use — he added.
What are the reactions of politicians?
Politicians, including Senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott, expressed their support for the victims and thanked law enforcement for their quick response. President Donald Trump also commented on the situation, calling it "terrible."
