Florida State University Shooting: New Details Emerge

The April 17 shooting at Florida State University killed two, including employee Robert Morales, while six others were injured, and the shooter remains hospitalized.

L 19%
C 46%
R 35%

Overview

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

A tragic shooting at Florida State University on April 17 resulted in two deaths and six injuries. The shooter, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, son of a sheriff's deputy, opened fire near the student union with his stepmother's service weapon before being shot by police. Victims include Robert Morales, a university dining coordinator since 2015. Those injured are expected to recover. The motive is unclear, and classes were canceled on campus as investigators continue to probe the suspect's background and access to firearms.

Written using shared reports from
57 sources
.
Report issue

Analysis

Compare how each side frames the story — including which facts they emphasize or leave out.

Analysis unavailable for this viewpoint.

Sources (57)

Compare how different news outlets are covering this story.

Center (26)

FAQ

Dig deeper on this story with frequently asked questions.

No FAQs available for this story.

History

See how this story has evolved over time.

This story does not have any previous versions.