


Florida State Shooting Suspect Phoenix Ikner Charged with Murder After Hospital Release
Phoenix Ikner, 20, has been charged with murder following a hospital discharge, after a mass shooting on FSU campus left two dead.
Overview
Phoenix Ikner, 20, was discharged from a Tallahassee hospital on May 12 after being treated for injuries sustained during a mass shooting at Florida State University on April 17. Charged with two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder, Ikner is accused of killing Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba while wounding six others. The handgun used belonged to his stepmother, a Leon County Sheriff's deputy, raising concerns about firearm access. While the motive remains unclear, classmates reported Ikner's propagation of extreme political views. A probable cause affidavit will be released after his court appearance on May 13.
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Analysis
- Phoenix Ikner, a Florida State University student, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder following a shooting incident on campus that resulted in two deaths and several injuries.
- Ikner, who has links to law enforcement through his stepmother, used a weapon believed to be a former service weapon of hers during the attack.
- The motive for the shooting remains unclear, though some reports cite Ikner’s far-right views and previous troubling rhetoric.
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Phoenix Ikner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder.
Phoenix Ikner is a 20-year-old political science student and the stepson of a sheriff’s deputy. He is reported to have extreme political views.
The article does not specify the exact safety adjustments, but mentions that safety measures for students remain adjusted.
FSU resumed classes and business operations a few days after the shooting. Events like a Gathering of Unity Vigil have also been held.
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