Overview

• The shooting occurred on April 17 near FSU’s student union, killing two non-students and injuring six others.
• Phoenix Ikner, the 20-year-old suspect, was shot by law enforcement, hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and remains in custody.
• Authorities confirmed that Ikner used a personal handgun belonging to his mother, a Leon County sheriff’s deputy, raising concerns about firearm access.
• Classes and athletic events at FSU are canceled through the weekend, with parts of the campus still secured as an active crime scene.
• Investigations into the motive and how the suspect gained access to firearms are ongoing, as Ikner has invoked his right to remain silent.