🚨 #BREAKING: Police announce the shooter at Florida State University is the son of a Leon County Sheriff's Deputy
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 17, 2025
He's been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, and used one of his mother's weapons to commit the mass shooting at FSU.
HOLY CRAP. pic.twitter.com/mlkrQAQlvg
Summary
On April 17, 2025, a mass shooting occurred at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, leaving two people dead and six injured. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, is the son of a Leon County Sheriff's Deputy and used his mother’s former service weapon to carry out the attack. The incident took place near the student union building, and the two victims who were killed were not students. Ikner was shot and wounded by police during the incident and is currently in the hospital. Classes at FSU were canceled as the university shifted to crisis management. Social media discussions on X highlighted concerns, including the timing of the attack coinciding with a law enforcement drill, the deputy’s responsibility in securing her firearm, and Ikner’s disturbing social media activity, which included a quote hinting at violent tendencies. The event has sparked debates about gun safety, mental health, and law enforcement accountability.
Comment
This tragic incident at Florida State University raises several critical questions about gun access, mental health, and the responsibilities of law enforcement families. The fact that Phoenix Ikner, the son of a Leon County Sheriff's Deputy, used his mother’s former service weapon to carry out this mass shooting is deeply concerning. It highlights a potential lapse in firearm security within a household that should, theoretically, be well-versed in such protocols. The timing of the attack—coinciding with a law enforcement drill, as noted in related posts—adds a layer of suspicion and fuels theories about whether this was a planned act or a tragic coincidence. Ikner’s social media activity, including the unsettling quote on his profile, suggests he may have been struggling with mental health issues or harboring extremist views, which could have been a red flag if noticed earlier. The swift release of the shooter’s identity, as pointed out by some X users, contrasts with other cases where such information is often delayed, possibly indicating a lack of political sensitivity around the shooter’s background. This event underscores the urgent need for better mental health support, stricter gun storage laws, and perhaps a reevaluation of policies allowing deputies to retain service weapons for personal use. My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and the FSU community as they navigate this devastating loss.
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