Posted on 04/17/2025 11:14:00 AM PDT by Navy Patriot
A suspect is in custody following a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, a police department spokesperson confirmed to the Tallahassee Democrat.
The plice spokesperson also said there were "multiple injuries."
A spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said at least six people were hospitalized, including one person in critical condition, The Associate Press repoted.
"TMH is actively receiving and caring for patients related to an incident that has occurred at Florida State University. At this time, details are still unfolding, and we do not yet have specific information to share," the hospital told WCTV. "We remain in close coordination with emergency responders and public safety officials. Out of respect for patient privacy and to ensure accurate information, we will provide updates as soon as they are available."
The Leon County Sheriff's Office sent helicopter to go over the campus, according to LCSO spokesperson Javonni Hampton. First responders – including state troopers, fire, and various police agencies including the U.S. Marshals – were swarming the campus.
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Yes. The 20 year old was the son of a female sheriff’s deputy who had been with the Leon Sheriff’s dept for 18 years. He got a hold of one of her guns and it was found at the scene.
From MSN:
The gunman responsible for opening fire at Florida State University's Tallahassee campus on Tuesday is revealed to be the son of a Leon County deputy sheriff, authorities confirmed.
20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, a FSU student and the deputy sheriff's son, allegedly accessed one of the weapons at home, which was identified on the scene.
FSU gunman unmasked as son of sheriff's deputy who opened fire with mom's gun
BTTT
“I think it’s a little too late, he’s [Trump] already going to be inaugurated on Jan. 20 and there’s not really much you can do unless you outright revolt, and I don’t think anyone wants that.”
He was a poly-sci major. I really think he went to people watch and he’s not an anti-Trump person. The student groups that do these protests are entertaining.
For motive, it’s got to be something that’s much deeper.
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