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Florida State Shooting: Two Dead, Calls for Gun Reform Rise

4/20/2025

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Ikner Sparks Outrage

A tragic shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six injured, sending shockwaves through the campus community. Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old student with a troubled past, sparked outrage among survivors like Ilana Badiner, who endured the Parkland shooting. They demand urgent action for better gun safety as Florida grapples with its sixth mass shooting in 2025.

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Ikner's Tragic Shooting

A tragic shooting in Florida has left two dead and six injured, involving 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, a student at Florida State University. Using his mother's former service weapon, Ikner, who has a troubled history, was shot by police and is now hospitalized. Questions loom over potential legal repercussions for his mother.

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Ikner Sparks Outrage

A tragic shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six injured, sending shockwaves through the campus community. Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old student with a troubled past, sparked outrage among survivors like Ilana Badiner, who endured the Parkland shooting. They demand urgent action for better gun safety as Florida grapples with its sixth mass shooting in 2025.

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