FSU Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured

A shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six injured, with the suspect identified as Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old political science major and the son of a local sheriff’s deputy. Ikner was reportedly pressured out of a political club prior to the attack for making others uncomfortable with his extreme views, including rants about multiculturalism and communism. Authorities confirmed Ikner used his mother’s private handgun in the assault, and prior to the shooting, he posted a biblical quote on social media that suggested impending violence. The attack has reignited national debate over gun violence, particularly as some victims were survivors of previous school shootings, such as Parkland. Public figures, including President Trump and Florida Governor DeSantis, offered condolences and called for strength in the aftermath. University events were canceled and the campus community was urged to shelter in place as the investigation unfolded.