FSU shooting: What we know about the victims

Details on mass shooting at FSU

FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Two people are dead and six others and the shooter are hospitalized following a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday.

Investigators said a gunman opened fire on FSU's main campus, shooting multiple people in the Student Union building. FSU's campus police responded immediately, which is when they "engaged, neutralized and apprehended" the shooter.

What's known about the FSU shooting victims?

What we know:

Two people died from their injuries during the shooting on FSU's campus, according to investigators. Officials said those two victims were not FSU students.

The six other victims injured in the shooting were all taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds.

What we don't know:

At this point, little is known about the victims. Authorities have not released the names of who was injured or any details about whether they were known to the shooting suspect.

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FSU officials issued an emergency alert at 12:02 p.m., saying that there was a shooting in the area of the Student Union. Students and staff were being told to continue to shelter in place as first responders continued clearing rooms on the main campus.

Tallahassee Police said in a post on X that the campus has since been secured, but multiple law enforcement agencies remain on site as their investigation continues. An FSU Alert was also sent out, saying:

"Law enforcement has neutralized the threat. Please avoid the Student Union, Bellamy, HCB Classroom Building, Rovetta A&B, Moore Auditorium, Shaw, Pepper, Hecht House and Carraway as they are still considered an active crime scene. Individuals are free to move about other areas of campus. Individuals who may have witnessed anything of value should call 850-891-4987."

The Student Union and the surrounding area on campus are still considered active crime scene, and FSU and Tallahassee police officials are urging everyone to avoid the area. Students were also advised not to return to the Student Union for personal belongings.

"Students may return to their residence halls but they should otherwise stay indoors on the main campus to allow first responders and university staff to do their jobs and respond to those needing assistance," the school said in a statement on X on Thursday. "Students may depart campus for the weekend. All classes have been canceled through Friday."

The university has canceled all remaining classes and activities, including athletics events, through Sunday. The canceled events include three baseball and three softball games.

Officials said the suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, who is the son of a deputy with the Leon County Sheriff's Office and current FSU student, was also hospitalized.

The Source: The information in this story was gathered using information from Florida State University officials. The Associated Press also contributed to this report.

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