Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Florida State University Shooting

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Suspect in custody following reported shooting at Florida State University, sources say | CNN

A suspect is in custody following a reported shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the situation. Preliminary reports indicate there may be injuries involved, though the extent of those injuries in unclear, according to the sources. “An active shooter has been reported in the area of Student Union,” the university said in a post on X. “Police are on scene or on the way. Continue to seek shelter and await further instructions. Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures.”

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Active shooter reported at FSU, area hospitals treating patients

Florida State University offcials are advising people to “seek shelter and await further instructions” amid reports of an active shooter on campus. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said it is actively receiving and caring for patients related to the incident but did not have specific information to share. “We remain in close coordination with emergency responders and public safety officials. Out of respect for patient privacy and to ensure accurate information, we will provide updates as soon as they are available,” the facility said. We ask for your patience and compassion during this difficult time. Reports place the alleged shooter near the college’s student union, according to an alert from FSU.

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'Active scene,' report of shooter at Florida State University, 'shelter in place' ordered

Florida State University (FSU) police are responding to an "active scene" on its Tallahassee campus and are working to "get it under control." The university wrote on X that an active shooter was reported and instructed those on campus to shelter in place. Tallahassee police and firefighters have been dispatched to the scene.

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Active shooter reported at Florida State University; students urged to seek shelter
Florida State University is reporting that there is an active shooter situation on its Tallahassee campus. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is “actively engaged in the incident.” People on campus are being told to seek shelter and to lock and stay away from doors and windows.
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Active shooter opens fire at Florida State University campus
At least four people have been injured after a gunman opened fire at Florida State University's campus in Tallahassee. A witness said they saw a man exit the student union with a handgun. There has been no word on the condition of any of the victims. The campus has been placed under a strict lockdown.
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Active shooter reported at university with students told to take shelter
The shooting took place in the Student Union area, reportedly leaving multiple victims injured. The exact number of victims has not been released, but multiple hospitalizations were reported following the shooting.FSU sent a text message to students warning them of the shooter and advising them to seek shelter.
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Active shooter reported on FSU campus, university says; at least 4 hospitalized: reports
The shooting sparked chaos at the university and prompted a huge police response. An active shooter was first reported by the school’s alert system at 12:02 p.m. The alert said the shooting occurred in the student union. A nearby hospital said it is treating people affected by the shooting.
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Active Shooter Reported at Florida State University: What We Know
A large police presence was on the scene just before 1 p.m. ET. Students and faculty were urged to remain sheltered in place. WCTV reported that at least four people have been hospitalized. The Barstool FSU account posted a video of armed first responders running across campus.
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FSU shooting latest: At least 1 dead, 6 injured; suspect in custody
At least one person is in critical condition, according to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. The number of injured is subject to change, sources told ABC News. The university said "law enforcement has neutralized the threat" The shooting took place near the Student Union, an FSU Alert said.
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Live Updates: One person in custody and at least one dead in shooting at Florida State University; multiple victims injured
At least one person is dead and another is in custody after an active shooter was reported at Florida State University's campus. At least six people are receiving treatment at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to NBC News. FSU informed students that the threat to the campus has been "neutralized"
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Developing: Male Shooter at FSU Tallahassee Campus Leaves 2 Dead, Multiple Injuries
UPDATE NBC News reports that the son of a Leon County Sheriff’s Deputy in Florida has been identified as the alleged shooter at Florida State University’s Tallahassee campus Thursday, that left two people dead. According to Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil, the suspected shooter has been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner. McNeil said he wasn’t …
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Suspected FSU shooter Phoenix Ikner seen in terrifying video firing away on campus as bystanders flee
Suspected FSU shooter Phoenix Ikner seen in terrifying video firing away on campus as bystanders flee. At least two people are confirmed dead, while five more are wounded. Ikner is in custody and being treated at the hospital after being shot by police. He was caught with a handgun, and also a shotgun, police confirmed.
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What We Know About Suspect In Florida State University Shooting
The suspect, identified as Phoenix Ikner, used a handgun that belonged to his mother, a sheriff's deputy; a campus vigil was announced.
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Who Is FSU Shooting Suspect Phoenix Ikner? What We Know
Phoenix Ikner, 20, has been identified as the suspect in a shooting at Florida State University. One person is in critical condition, one in serious condition, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare says. FSU says it has "neutralized the threat" but asks people to avoid the Student Union.
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FSU's Link Jarret thanks first responders, offers 'thoughts and prayers' after school shooting
FSU canceled classes and athletic events through Sunday, including the baseball team's home series. The shooter was identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, an FSU student and the son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy. FSU's Link Jarret thanks first responders, offers 'thoughts and prayers' after school shooting.
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