FSU Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured

On April 17, 2025, a mass shooting at Florida State University resulted in the deaths of two campus dining professionals, Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba, and left six others injured. The alleged shooter, 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner and stepson of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy, used his stepmother’s former service weapon before being shot by police and taken into custody. The motive for the attack remains unknown as investigators continue their inquiries. The FSU and Tallahassee communities have held memorials and provided support to survivors, with some drawing on previous experiences of school violence. The tragedy has reignited calls for stricter gun control and highlighted the enduring trauma of mass shootings. FSU has offered academic flexibility and mental health resources as students and staff prepare for finals while mourning the loss.