FSU shooting leaves two dead and six injured, suspect identified
A gunman opened fire near Florida State University's student union, killing two and wounding six before police shot and detained the 20-year-old suspect, prompting campus lockdown and class cancellations.
Key points
- Two people were killed and six injured in a shooting near the FSU student union.
- Police identified the shooter as 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner, son of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy.
- Ikner used his mother’s former service handgun and a shotgun, both recovered at the scene.
- He was shot by law enforcement and is hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
- Classes were canceled and the campus remains on heightened security.
Panic gripped Florida State University’s Tallahassee campus on Thursday when a gunman opened fire near the student union just before noon, killing two people and injuring six others. The campus was immediately placed on lockdown as students barricaded themselves in classrooms and law enforcement responded within minutes.
Authorities have identified the suspect as Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old FSU student and the son of Leon County Sheriff’s Deputy Jessica Ikner. Ikner allegedly used his mother’s former service handgun, as well as a shotgun, during the attack. Both weapons were found at the scene. Law enforcement shot and apprehended Ikner after he failed to comply with commands; he is currently hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials confirmed that the two people killed were not FSU students, though their names have not yet been released. The six wounded victims are being treated at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Hospital, with most reported in fair condition.
Investigators are still searching for a motive behind the shooting. The university remains under heightened security, and classes have been canceled as the community comes to terms with the tragedy.
Your questions, answered
Who was identified as the suspect in the Florida State University shooting?
The suspect was identified as Phoenix Ikner, a 20‑year‑old FSU student and son of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy.
How many people were killed and injured in the FSU shooting?
Two people were killed and six others were injured.
What weapons were used in the FSU campus shooting?
The shooter used a handgun that had belonged to his mother’s service and a shotgun, both found at the scene.
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