In a shocking incident at Florida State University (FSU), a 20-year-old student named Phoenix Ikner, the son of a Leon County deputy sheriff, opened fire on campus early Thursday. Authorities report that he had access to his mother's personal firearm—originally a service weapon—which he used during the attack.
The chaos began around 11:50 a.m. near the student union building, throwing the campus community into panic. Witnesses described the scene as surreal, with people scrambling for shelter while officers quickly responded. When the suspect failed to surrender, police shot him, and he is now hospitalized along with six others who suffered gunshot wounds.
Investigators believe that Ikner acted alone, and his motive remains unknown. This is the second shooting incident at FSU in 11 years, adding to the ongoing concern over campus safety. Our hearts go out to the families affected by this tragedy. 😔
In today’s fast-paced world, where news travels at lightning speed on social media, events like these remind us to stay informed and vigilant. Let’s hope for stronger safety measures in educational environments to protect our communities now and in the future.
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Deputy sheriff's son kills two at Florida State University, police say
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