Overview

• Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old FSU student, was shot and detained by campus police within minutes of opening fire near the student union, preventing further casualties.
• The attack resulted in the deaths of Robert Morales, an FSU dining coordinator, and Tiru Chabba, a vendor employee, while six others sustained injuries.
• Ikner, currently hospitalized, will face charges including first-degree murder upon transfer to a detention facility; his motive remains unknown.
• Authorities recovered multiple firearms, including his stepmother’s former service weapon, highlighting concerns about firearm access and safe storage.
• The FSU community held vigils and lowered flags to honor the victims, as officials and students assess campus security and safety protocols.