FSU shooting leaves two dead; Investigation intensifies
There has been a tragic shooting on the Florida State University campus, resulting in two deaths and six injuries. The perpetrator has been identified as 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner, who used a gun belonging to his mother, a local police officer.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the shooting occur? The incident took place on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee, on Thursday around 11:50 AM GMT.
- 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 actions have the authorities taken? The FBI and ATF quickly responded, dispatching their agents to the scene, and the campus remains an active crime scene.
What led to the tragedy at FSU?
On Thursday, a shooting occurred on the Florida State University campus, resulting in two deaths and six injuries. According to authorities, the two individuals who died were not FSU students.
The perpetrator has been identified as 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner, who used a gun owned by his mother, a local police officer. Ikner was "neutralised" by the authorities and taken to 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, have expressed their support for the victims and thanked the authorities for their swift response. President Donald Trump also commented on the situation, describing it as "terrible."
