FSU shooting victims identified as Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba
Two non‑students, Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba, were killed in a Florida State University shooting; the suspect was shot by police and six others were injured.
Key points
- Victims identified as Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba, neither were FSU students.
- Police shot 20‑year‑old suspect Phoenix Ikner, who was hospitalized after the attack.
- Six people were injured; two expected to leave the hospital Friday, three stable, one in fair condition.
- FSU lifted lockdown by afternoon and memorials appeared across campus.
- The FBI asks witnesses to submit any photos or video of the incident.
Two men killed in Thursday’s Florida State University shooting have been identified as Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba, who were not students at the school, according to family and friends. The suspected gunman, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner—son of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy—was shot by police and hospitalized after allegedly opening fire near the student union during lunchtime.
The attack left six injured, with two victims expected to be discharged Friday and three others in stable condition. One remains hospitalized in fair condition. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as students fled or barricaded doors, abandoning belongings mid-escape.
Ikner, an FSU student, reportedly used his stepmother’s former service handgun and a shotgun during the rampage. Authorities have not disclosed a motive but confirmed he had participated in sheriff’s office youth programs.
Campus police neutralized the threat within minutes, with Chief Lawrence Revell stating Ikner “did not comply” before officers fired. The university lifted lockdowns by afternoon, but memorials now dot the campus as students return to retrieve abandoned items.
The FBI urges witnesses to submit photos or videos via its tip line as the investigation continues.
Your questions, answered
Who were the victims of the FSU shooting?
The victims were identified as Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba, both of whom were not enrolled at Florida State University.
What happened to the shooter after the FSU shooting?
Police shot the 20‑year‑old suspect, Phoenix Ikner, who was then hospitalized.
How many people were injured in the FSU shooting?
Six people were injured; two are expected to be discharged, three remain stable, and one is in fair condition.
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