The suspect who opened fire on Florida State University’s campus has been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, son of Leon County Deputy and school resource officer Jessica Ikner.
In a press conference held earlier today, it was reported that Ikner is an FSU student and invoked his Fifth Amendment right when asked to speak, according to officials. Ikner was also a part of the Leon County Sheriff’s youth advisory council.
The gun used was a handgun, and it is believed to have been a previous service weapon of his mother. There was a shotgun also recovered at the scene, believed to be Ikners’.
It is confirmed that two victims are deceased, six are injured and the shooter has been apprehended but is also injured. Officials believe the gunman acted alone, and says that there is no longer a threat to the campus, but the area at large is still considered an active crime scene
In a public statement, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said: “TMH has six patients related to this incident, all of which are currently in fair condition. Our dedicated trauma teams [provide] the highest level of care to all patients, and we remain fully mobilized to meet their needs. We continue to work closely with emergency responders and public safety officials. Out of respect for patient privacy and to ensure the accuracy of information, we will provide updates as appropriate…We ask for the community’s support and compassion during this difficult time.”
FSU President Richard McCullough was present at the conference and expressed his thoughts on the situation, stating, ” We’re absolutely heartbroken by the violence that occurred on our campus earlier today.”
The university issued an emergency alert at 12:01 p.m. EDT, reporting a shooter near the Student Union. Students and staff were instructed to shelter in place, lock doors, and stay away from windows.
According to The Tallahassee Democrat, at around 3:30 p.m. the university told the community that”law enforcement has neutralized the threat” but warned that multiple buildings were still “active crime scenes.”
Officials say they are not releasing information on the victims at this time, but are currently working with the Tallahassee office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on this situation.
“This killer must and will be brought to justice to the fullest extent of the law,” said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on a social media post.” Today, we are all Seminoles”