Florida State University’s campus became a deadly crime scene just before noon on April 17, as a student opened fire, killing two people and injuring six others before he was shot and apprehended by law enforcement officers.
Students were invited to a “Gathering of Unity Vigil” in front of the university’s landmark Unconquered Statue at 5 p.m. on April 18 to mourn the victims and support those affected by the incident.
Meanwhile, several victims remain hospitalized as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continue to investigate.
Here’s we know about the incident so far:
Who Is the Suspected Shooter?
According to Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil, the suspected shooter is 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, the son of a current Leon County deputy….