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Latest updates and information on mass shooting at Florida State University

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Posted 7:30 PM, Apr 17, 2025
and last updated 7:10 PM, Apr 19, 2025

Here is what we know:

  • Two people, including an Aramark employee, have died, and five victims have been injured
  • FSU said that all classes have been canceled through Friday.
  • Suspect is in custody
  • FSU has set up a support center at the Askew Student Life Center

More: 2 dead and 5 victims injured after shooting on FSU campus, suspect in custody

Watch Reporter Forrest Saunders reflect on the shooting on FSU's campus that killed 2 and injured 5 people

2 killed and 5 injured after shooting on FSU campus

Friday, April 18

5:54 p.m.
ABC Action News reporter was at the on-campus vigil today and has been speaking with students as they continue to process what happened on campus on Thursday.

Watch his full report

Community vigil at FSU after shooting

5:51 p.m.

The second deceased victim was identified as Tiru Chabba. He was a vendor who worked with FSU and was visiting the campus from Greenville, SC

3:28 p.m.

One of the deceased victims in the FSU shooting has been identified as Robert Morales.

Robert Morales Leon Athletics statement

2:05 p.m.
The Tallahassee Police Department released a timeline of events leading up to the shooting.

Timeline of Events:

  • At approximately 11 a.m., the suspect, Phoenix Ikner, arrives at an FSU parking garage. He stays in the area for an hour, moving in and out of the vehicle.
  • At 11:51 a.m., Ikner leaves the parking garage.
  • Between 11:56 and 11:57 a.m., the first shot is fired. Ikner walks in and out of buildings and green spaces, firing a handgun.
  • By 11:58 a.m., multiple 911 calls report a male actively shooting on campus, simultaneous with police response by nearby officers.
  • At 12 p.m., the suspect is shot by responding officers and taken into custody.

1 p.m.
TMH Medical provided a care and status update regarding patients from the FSU shooting. Dr. Brett Howard said the hospital received six patients suffering gunshot wounds to the ER on Thursday. Three of those patients were immediately taken to the operating room. As of Friday afternoon, all six patients are in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery, with two patients expected to be released today.

WATCH the full TMH Medical news conference below

TMH Medical provides patient update following FSU shooting

11:52 a.m.
Governor Ron DeSantis directs all flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, April 21.

11:33 a.m.
One of the victims killed during the shooting was confirmed to be an Aramark employee by the company.

"We are absolutely shaken by the news and our deepest sympathies are with the family and our entire Aramark community," Aramark said in a statement.

9:11 a.m.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare said two of the shooting victims are expected to be released today. Three others have improved and are in good condition, while one remains in fair condition.

6:59 a.m.
FSU has set up a support center at the Askew Student Life Center, where counseling and victim advocate services will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

6:03 a.m.
Reporter Larissa Scott has the latest information on the mass shooting at Florida State University.

Latest updates and information on mass shooting at Florida State University

Thursday, April 17

11:15 p.m.
ABC Action News reporter Forrest Saunders said that FSU will be holding a vigil on campus in front of the Unconquered Statue tomorrow at 5 p.m.

9:59 p.m.
Reporter Chad Mills talked to a father and son from Manatee County. The father drove to Tallahassee to be with his son following the shooting on campus.

Watch report

Father rushed from Manatee County to see son

9:12 p.m.
FSU President Richard McCullough posted this statement on X

8:23 p.m.
Governor DeSantis posted on X "We Stand with Florida State University. Today, we are all Seminoles."

8:02 p.m.
ABC Action News reporter Chad Mills is in Tallahassee. A Memorial is growing at FSU's legacy walk for the two people who died and the five victims who were injured.

FSU memorial at the Legacy Walk
FSU memorial for victims

7:03 p.m.
What we know about the suspect:

  • Phoenix Ikner, 20
  • Stepson of a Leon County Sheriff's Deputy
  • Had access to one of the deputy's weapons
  • Longstanding member of the LCSO Citizen Advisory Committee.
More on FSU shooting suspect

7:01 p.m.

WATCH: Reporter Katie Lagrone talks to mom who has children who go to school at FSU

Parents wait anxiously for answers

6:41 p.m.

5:41 p.m.

5:30 p.m.
Update from ABC Action News reporter Forrest Saunders

ABC Action News reporter Forrest Saunders live report on FSU shooting

4:57 p.m.
Suspect identified as Phoenix Ikner, 20 is in custody.

4:27 p.m.
Live update from officials in Tallahassee

Law enforcement officials provide updates on FSU shooting

4:16 p.m.
There was one shooter at FSU. That shooter was shot, has non-life threatening injuries and is in custody, multiple law enforcement officials tell ABC News

4:06 p.m.

ABC Action News reporter Chad Mills has confirmed that four students from Lake Wales High School who were in Tallahassee today for a campus tour of FSU are safe.

3:37 p.m.

3:27 p.m.
FSU Alert:
Law enforcement has neutralized the threat. Please avoid the Student Union, Bellamy, HCB Classroom Building, Rovetta A&B, Moore Auditorium, Shaw, Pepper, Hecht House and Carraway as they are still considered an active crime scene. Individuals are free to move about other areas of campus. Individuals who may have witnessed anything of value should call 850-891-4987.

3:22 p.m.

President Trump: “I've been briefed on the Florida State University, Tallahassee, active shooting, I guess it’s an active shooter. I’m fully briefed as to where we are right now. It's a shame, a horrible thing, horrible that things like this take place, and we'll have more to say about it later.”

President Trump remarks on shooting

2:44 p.m.
At 2:44 p.m., FSU Alerts told students to continue sheltering in place. Students should remain sheltered in place until law enforcement contacts them.

WATCH: Forrest Saunders provides the latest from the scene at FSU following the shooting

Tallahassee reporter Forrest Saunders gives update from FSU


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