TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The nation is still reacting after officials say a gunman opened fired near the Florida State University Student Union, killing two people and injuring others on Thursday.
At least two people were killed as a result of the active shooter attack and at least six people were injured, according to officials.
According to the Tallahassee Police Department, all injured victims, and the suspect who was injured, are expected to survive.
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare reported that two patients are expected to be discharged Friday. Three others who were sent to the operating room have improved and are in good condition. One remains in fair condition, they said.
Officials at the hospital, the Tallahassee Police Department and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office all made it clear on Thursday that they would not be releasing any specific details regarding the victims at this time and that included clarification on whether or not those victims were students or staff at the university.
“All of our victims, although some have serious injuries, they’re all in fair condition. They have various injuries but overall, in good spirits and are doing well,” said Dr. Brett Howard of the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Thursday
Florida State University Police Chief Jason Trumbower said at a press conference on Thursday that the first shots were fired at 11:50 a.m.
Videos were shared on social media that showed students running for their lives and others exiting the university with their hands up as law enforcement agencies responded and secured the school.
Authorities identified the shooter as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, a FSU student and the stepson of a Leon County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
When asked about the weapon used during the shooting, officials shared that Ikner used his stepmother’s previous service weapon.
“A lot of times many agencies, mine included, when we transition to a new handgun, the officers are allowed to purchase the handgun that they used prior. And correct me if I’m wrong, sheriff, but I believe that’s the case here,” said Tallahassee Police Department Police Chief Lawrence Revell.
A memorial has been started on the Florida State University’s campus for all of those involved.
The school will also hold a vigil Friday at 5 p.m. outside the Doak Campbell Stadium.
