FSU shooting live updates: Vigil set for Friday after 2 killed, 6 hurt in Florida State campus shooting
The Brief
Florida State University will hold a vigil on Friday afternoon to honor the victims after authorities said a gunman opened fire on campus on Thursday, killing two people and injuring six others.
The 20-year-old suspected gunman, an FSU student, was shot by law enforcement and taken to a hospital for treatment.
FOX 35 News is providing continuing coverage from Tallahassee and will share new updates as more information is released.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A vigil is scheduled for Friday to honor the victims after a gunman opened fire on the Florida State University (FSU) campus in Tallahassee on Thursday, leaving two people dead and six others injured, authorities said.
The suspected shooter, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, an FSU student and the son of a Florida school resource deputy, was shot by law enforcement and transported to a hospital for treatment, officials confirmed.
All classes at FSU have been canceled in the wake of the shooting and all FSU athletic events in Tallahassee have been canceled through Sunday.
FOX 35 News is providing live updates from the FSU campus. Stay tuned to the video player above and check back for the latest developments.
9 a.m. | Two of the six victims transported to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare following the shooting are expected to be discharged today, a hospital spokesperson told FOX 35 News.
Three other victims are reported to be in "good condition", while one remains in "fair condition", according to the hospital.
"We are grateful for the outpouring of support for our emergency, trauma, and nursing teams," the spokesperson said. "We are honored to be the hospital providing care to these patients."
What we know
A vigil will be held on Friday at 5 p.m. to honor the victims of Thursday's shooting. It will take place at the Langford Green in front of the Unconquered Statue, FSU said.
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.
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.
What we know
Phoenix Iknerwas a current student at Florida State University and also the son of a Leon County Sheriff's Office School Resource Deputy. He was challenged by law enforcement and shot after he refused to list to law enforcement commands, said Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence E. Revell.
The suspect was taken to the hospital for treatment, officials said, though the extent of his injury was not discussed.
Officials said Ikner was armed with a handgun and also had a shotgun with him. Though it is not clear if he shot anyone with the shotgun. A handgun was recovered at the scene of the shooting, officials said.
Ikner also declined to talk with law enforcement after he was taken into custody. He invoked his 5th Amendment right.
Officials said the suspect's shooter has a long history with the Leon County Sheriff's Office and was a member of their citizen or Youth Advisory Council. Leon County Sheriff Walter McNeil said it was not surprising that he had access to guns or knew how to work them.
In this case, officials said the gun was his mom's personal handgun.
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The Source
This story was written based on information shared by officials at a news conference held on April 17, 2025, at FSU where they provided the latest updates on the shooting, the suspect, the victims, and the investigation.
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