On April 17, 2025, a shooting occurred at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee near the student union around 11:50 a.m. Eastern Time. The shooter, identified as Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old FSU student and son of a local sheriff's deputy, opened fire with a handgun after arriving at a campus parking garage earlier that morning
. The attack resulted in two deaths and six injuries. The two people killed were not students; one was identified as Tiru Chabba, a 45-year-old food service worker and father of two. Among the six injured, five sustained gunshot wounds, and one was hurt while trying to escape. All injured individuals were treated at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, where the suspect was also hospitalized after being shot by police
. Law enforcement responded quickly, confronting the shooter who did not comply with commands, leading officers to shoot and apprehend him. The suspect remains hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and has exercised his right to remain silent during the investigation. Authorities believe he acted alone and are investigating multiple crime scenes on campus, interviewing hundreds of witnesses
. The university issued alerts urging students and staff to seek shelter, with some taking refuge in a bowling alley and freight elevator inside the student union. FSU President praised campus police for their swift action, which prevented further casualties
. The incident drew responses from public officials, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, who acknowledged the tragedy but expressed differing views on gun legislation
. In summary, the FSU shooting was a tragic event involving a lone gunman who killed two people and injured six others before being stopped by law enforcement. The investigation is ongoing as the community mourns the victims and seeks answers
