TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Officials confirmed two people have died and six victims were injured after a man believed to be a student opened fire on FSU campus Thursday.
Law enforcement officials said around 11:50 a.m. in the Student Union on Florida State University's campus in Tallahassee, the suspect, identified as Phoenix Ikner, 20, began shooting at random. Ikner is believed to be an FSU student who is in custody. Officials also confirmed that the shooter is the son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy.
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Scripps News reporter Forrest Saunders arrived at the scene around 12:30 p.m. He said he saw multiple people who were injured being loaded into ambulances outside the Student Union. One man was shackled by law enforcement before being taken from the scene.
FSU Alerts at 3:20 p.m. said that law enforcement had neutralized the threat, but areas of the campus are still considered an active crime scene. Students are advised to avoid the Student Union, Bellamy, HCB Classroom Building, Rovetta A&B, Moore Auditorium, Shaw, Pepper, Hecht House and Carraway.
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Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare released the following statement in response to the shooting.
TMH is actively receiving and caring for patients related to an incident that has occurred at Florida State University. At this time, details are still unfolding, and we do not yet have specific information to share. However, we want to assure the community that our teams are fully mobilized and prepared to provide the highest level of care and support to all those affected.
We remain in close coordination with emergency responders and public safety officials. Out of respect for patient privacy and to ensure accurate information, we will provide updates as soon as they are available.
We ask for your patience and compassion during this difficult time.
All classes are canceled through Friday, according to officials.
I have seen multiple injured being loaded into ambulances outside the Student Union. One man was shackled by law enforcement before being taken from the scene. pic.twitter.com/OfzKCxuB1J
— Forrest Saunders (@FBSaunders) April 17, 2025
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