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Florida State University Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured

4/18/2025

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Story summary

A tragic shooting at Florida State University on April 17, 2025, claimed two lives and injured six others. The assailant, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, accessed his mother's service weapon. With classes canceled and the campus under partial lockdown, the community grapples with the haunting reality of yet another act of violence, raising urgent questions about safety on campus.

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Story summary

A tragic shooting at Florida State University on April 17, 2025, claimed two lives and injured six others. The assailant, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, accessed his mother's service weapon. With classes canceled and the campus under partial lockdown, the community grapples with the haunting reality of yet another act of violence, raising urgent questions about safety on campus.