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FSU Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 6 Injured; Suspect in Custody

Phoenix Ikner, an FSU student and son of a sheriff's deputy, used his mother's weapon in the attack and remains hospitalized after being shot by police.

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Law enforcement on FSU's campus following the mass shooting on Thursday.
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Overview

  • The shooting occurred Thursday at FSU's student union, leaving two non-students dead and six others injured, including one in critical condition.
  • The suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, is an FSU student and the son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy, who provided access to the weapon used in the attack.
  • Ikner was neutralized by police and is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; he has invoked his right not to speak with authorities.
  • Authorities are investigating the suspect's access to firearms, including a handgun registered to his mother and additional weapons found at the scene.
  • Classes and events at FSU have been canceled through Friday, with counseling and support services offered to the campus community.