FSU Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Shooter Apprehended

Robert Morales, a longtime dining coordinator at Florida State University and Aramark employee, was confirmed as one of two people killed in Thursday’s mass shooting on the FSU campus. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner, wounded at least six others before being shot and apprehended by police. Neither Morales nor the other fatal victim were FSU students, and the motive for the attack remains unclear. Morales was remembered for his dedication to his job and family, including his wife and daughter. In response, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims and first responders. Both the FSU and Aramark communities expressed deep condolences over the tragedy.