Shooting at the University of Florida: details, victims, updates
18 april 2025 в 01:37
Mass shootings, unfortunately, have been making headlines in the United States for many years, especially in schools and on university campuses. Recently, there was a shooting at a university in the state of Florida on Thursday, April 17, located in Tallahassee, the Sunshine State.
The school issued an update for its students around noon Eastern Time, stating: «There has been a shooting near the Student Union area. Police are on the scene or en route. Continue to seek shelter and await further instructions. Lock doors and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures».
Police held a press conference later that day and confirmed the number of fatalities from the shooting. As details about the shooter unfold, stay tuned for updates on the situation as it develops below.
ABC News reported that one person was detained by police after the shooting. However, it is unclear at this time if he is the one who opened fire on the campus.
During the police press conference that day, officials announced the identity of the suspect — 20-year-old FSU student Phoenix Ickner, who is also the son of the deputy sheriff of Leon County. Police also stated that the suspect’s weapon was the deputy’s «personal handgun».
At least several people were hospitalized due to the shooting, according to various sources. Police stated at the press conference that two people died from the shooting, and they were not FSU students.
A representative from Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare stated that they are still «receiving and caring for patients» after the shooting, according to NBC News.
«Details are continuing to unfold, and we do not have specific information to share at this time», - the representative explained. «However, we want to assure the community that our teams are fully mobilized and ready to provide the highest level of assistance and support to all those affected».
Various sources reported that the shooter was in the Student Union area, which is part of the FSU campus with various events for students. This location has enough space for a large number of people.
Yes, FSU has canceled all classes, campus events, and sports events until Friday, April 18, the police announced at the press conference.
Unfortunately, the recent shooting on campus is not the first time it has happened at FSU. In November 2014, a 31-year-old FSU graduate and lawyer named Myron May opened fire in the Strozier Library on the university campus. He shot at police officers and was killed when officers returned fire
The school issued an update for its students around noon Eastern Time, stating: «There has been a shooting near the Student Union area. Police are on the scene or en route. Continue to seek shelter and await further instructions. Lock doors and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures».
Police held a press conference later that day and confirmed the number of fatalities from the shooting. As details about the shooter unfold, stay tuned for updates on the situation as it develops below.
ABC News reported that one person was detained by police after the shooting. However, it is unclear at this time if he is the one who opened fire on the campus.
During the police press conference that day, officials announced the identity of the suspect — 20-year-old FSU student Phoenix Ickner, who is also the son of the deputy sheriff of Leon County. Police also stated that the suspect’s weapon was the deputy’s «personal handgun».
At least several people were hospitalized due to the shooting, according to various sources. Police stated at the press conference that two people died from the shooting, and they were not FSU students.
A representative from Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare stated that they are still «receiving and caring for patients» after the shooting, according to NBC News.
«Details are continuing to unfold, and we do not have specific information to share at this time», - the representative explained. «However, we want to assure the community that our teams are fully mobilized and ready to provide the highest level of assistance and support to all those affected».
Various sources reported that the shooter was in the Student Union area, which is part of the FSU campus with various events for students. This location has enough space for a large number of people.
Yes, FSU has canceled all classes, campus events, and sports events until Friday, April 18, the police announced at the press conference.
Unfortunately, the recent shooting on campus is not the first time it has happened at FSU. In November 2014, a 31-year-old FSU graduate and lawyer named Myron May opened fire in the Strozier Library on the university campus. He shot at police officers and was killed when officers returned fire
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